Removal Procedure

WARNING: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning .

NOTE: The fuel system hose/pipes are serviceable individually or as a complete fuel/brake bundle assembly. The following procedure is servicing the fuel hose/pipes individually.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
Before you service any fuel system connection, relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to the Fuel Pressure Relief .
Remove the exhaust and exhaust heat shields. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement (V6 - For Access) or Exhaust System Replacement (V6 - Complete) .
Remove the engine. Refer to Engine Replacement .
Disconnect the fuel and evaporative emission (EVAP) lines at the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .
Disconnect the fuel and EVAP lines at the engine compartment.

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Nuts & Bolts

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Remove the retaining bolts (1) and the retaining nuts (1) securing the rear stone guard.

Fig 2: Locating Fuel Line Bracket Pop Rivets

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Remove all the fuel line bracket pop rivets securing the fuel and EVAP pipes to the vehicle body.

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Line Bracket Pop Rivets

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Remove all the fuel line bracket pop rivets (1, 2, 3) securing the fuel and EVAP pipes to the body tunnel.
Remove the fuel and EVAP lines from the vehicle.