Removal Procedure
WARNING:
Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning
WARNING:
Refer to Safety Goggles and Fuel Warning
WARNING:
In order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury observe the following items:
- Replace all nylon fuel pipes that are nicked, scratched or damaged during installation, do not attempt to repair the sections of the nylon fuel pipes
- Do not hammer directly on the fuel harness body clips when installing new fuel pipes. Damage to the nylon pipes may result in a fuel leak.
- Always cover nylon vapor pipes with a wet towel before using a torch near them. Also, never expose the vehicle to temperatures higher than 115°C (239°F) for more than one hour, or more than 90°C (194°F) for any extended period.
- Apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male pipe ends before connecting fuel pipe fittings. This will ensure proper reconnection and prevent a possible fuel leak. (During normal operation, the O-rings located in the female connector will swell and may prevent proper reconnection if not lubricated.)
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- Unclip the fuel feed pipe (2) from the fuel feed pipe clip (3).
- Release the fuel feed pipe (2) from the multiport fuel injection fuel rail (1) and remove the fuel feed pipe.
- Close the fuel feed pipe and the fuel rail with a suitable cap.
- Open the upper bulk head clip (2).
- Remove the fuel feed pipe (1) from the upper bulkhead clip.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Remove and DISCARD the exhaust front hanger bracket bolt (3).
- Remove and DISCARD the frame reinforcement bolt (2).
- Loosen the drive train and front suspension frame bolt (1).
- Rotate the right frame reinforcement (1) to a position shown to get access to the fuel pipes.
- Open the 4 fuel pipe clips (2).
- Remove the lower bulk head clip.
- Disconnect the fuel tank feed pipe connector (1) from fuel feed pipe (4). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service , Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
- Close the fuel feed pipe and fuel tank feed pipe with suitable caps.
- Disconnect the wiring harness plug (2).
- Open the fuel pipe clip (3) and remove the fuel feed pipe (4).
- Close the fuel pipes with suitable caps.