Breather Line and Suction Line Inspection

Special Tools Required 

• Fuel pressure gauge attachment set 07AAJ-S6MA150
• Vacuum pump/gauge, 0-30 in.Hg, Snap-on YA4000A or equivalent, commercially available
• Vacuum/pressure gauge, 0-4 in.Hg 07JAZ-001000B

1. Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
2. Remove the parking brake lever, then remove the access panel from the floor (see REMOVAL  ).
3. Disconnect the suction line (A) from the, fuel tank unit, and connect a vacuum pump/gauge, 0-30 in.Hg (B) to the hose as shown below.
4. Start the engine, and check the vacuum.
   • If there is vacuum, go to step  5.
   • If there is no vacuum, replace the fuel filter (see FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT  ).
   Fig 1: Identifying Suction Line & Vacuum Pump/Gauge
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5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
6. Attach the fuel pressure gauge attachment. Then connect a vacuum pump/gauge, 0-30 in.Hg (A) to the suction line (B), and apply vacuum to the line.
   • If the line holds vacuum, check for a blockage in the suction line. If there is a blockage, replace the suction line.
   • If the line does not hold vacuum, go to step  7.
     Fig 2: Connecting Vacuum Pump/Gauge To Suction Line

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7. Raise the vehicle on a lift.
8. Remove the fuel tank mount bracket (A).
   Fig 3: Fuel Tank Mount Bracket With Torque Specifications

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9. Disconnect the breather line (A). Attach the fuel pressure gauge attachment, then plug the suction line (B) with a rubber cap (C).
   Fig 4: Identifying Breather Line, Suction Line & Rubber Cap

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10. Attach the fuel pressure gauge attachment. Then connect a vacuum pump/gauge, 0-30 in.Hg (A) to the suction line (B), and apply vacuum to the line.
    • If the line holds vacuum, check for a blockage in the suction line and the fuel tank vapor recirculation tube. If there is a blockage, replace the fuel tank (see FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT  ). If the fuel tank vapor recirculation tube is OK, replace the suction line.
    • If the line does not hold vacuum, go to step  11.
      Fig 5: Connecting Vacuum Pump/Gauge To Suction Line

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11. Raise the vehicle on a lift.
12. Connect a T-fitting (A) from the vacuum gauge and vacuum pump/gauge 0-30 in.Hg (B), to the filler side of the breather line (C) as shown below. Then apply pressure to the line.
    • If the pressure holds, check for a blockage between the suction line and the filler neck on the breather pipe, then replace the part that is causing the blockage.
    • If the pressure does not hold, go to step  13.
      Fig 6: Connecting T-Fitting From Vacuum Gauge & Vacuum Pump/Gauge To Filler Side Of Breather Line

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13. Remove the rubber cap from the suction line, and reconnect the breather pipe to the suction line.
14. Attach the fuel pressure gauge attachment. Then connect a T-fitting (A) from the vacuum pump/gauge 0-30 in.Hg (B), to the suction line (C) as shown below. Then apply pressure to the line.
    • If the pressure holds, the breather line and the suction line are OK.
    • If the pressure does not hold, check for a vacuum leak in the suction line, and replace the suction line if needed.
      Fig 7: Connecting T-Fitting From Vacuum Pump/Gauge To Suction Line

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