Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Do not attempt to repair the engine fuel feed pipe or the engine fuel return pipe. Replace a damaged engine fuel feed pipe or the engine fuel return pipe.

Fig 1: View Of Hose/Pipe Retainer-To-Right Cylinder Head Nut & Fuel Pipe-To-Transaxle Nut

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Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief (Without CH 48027) or Fuel Pressure Relief (With CH 48027) .
Remove the exhaust crossover pipe. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (LNJ) .
Remove the 2 nuts securing the fuel hose/pipe to the engine and transaxle.
Remove the fuel hose/pipe retainers from the threaded studs on the engine and transaxle.
Clean all engine fuel pipe connections and areas surrounding the engine fuel pipe connections before disconnecting the engine fuel pipe connections to avoid possible contamination of the fuel system.

Fig 2: Disconnecting/Connecting Engine Fuel Hose/Pipe At Chassis Fuel Hose/Pipe

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Disconnect the engine compartment fuel hose/pipe (2) from the chassis fuel hose/pipe (3). Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
Cap the fuel hose/pipes to prevent contamination and fuel leakage.

Fig 3: View Of Engine Compartment Fuel Hose/Pipe At Fuel Rail

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Disconnect the engine compartment fuel hose/pipe (1) from the fuel rail (4). Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
Cap the fuel hose/pipes to prevent contamination and fuel leakage.
Remove the fuel hose/pipe from the fuel pipe retainer (2).