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Installation Procedure

  1. Position the fuel feed pipe to the vehicle.
  2. With the rear of the pipe positioned slightly rearward and down, raise the front of the pipe into position.
  3. Install the remainder of the pipe into position.
  4. Install the fuel feed pipe to the pipe retainers.
  5. Secure the pipe retainers (1) to the vehicle underbody.
  6. Fig 1: View Of Fuel Hose/Pipe & Retainers At Vehicle Underbody
    GM49888Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  7. Install the rear brake hose brackets to the body studs and install the rear brake hose bracket retaining nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  8. Fig 2: View Of Rear Brake Pipe Bracket Retaining Nut
    GM890000Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Connect the fuel filter to the engine feed fuel pipe (1). Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar) .
  10. Fig 3: Connecting Fuel Filter To Engine Feed Fuel Pipe
    GM889728Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the EVAP canister. Refer to Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Replacement 
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Remove the caps or plugs from the fuel pipe and the engine fuel rail.
  14. Connect the fuel feed pipe to the engine fuel rail. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar) .
  15. Install the pipe retaining clip (1) to the fuel feed pipe.
  16. Fig 4: View Of Fuel Pipe & Retaining Clip
    GM1389387Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Connect the negative battery cable.
  18. Inspect for fuel leaks using the following procedure:
    1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF for 2 seconds.
    2. Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds.
    3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
    4. Inspect for fuel leaks.