Fuel Supply Line: Service and Repair

Fuel Feed Pipe Replacement

Removal Procedure

Warning:
Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning Service Precautions.


1. Open the hood.

2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

3. Relieve the fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Service and Repair.





4. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe connector (3) from fuel injector rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.

5. Unclip the fuel feed pipe (1) from the retainer clip (4).

6. Close the fuel feed pipe connector with a suitable cap.

7. Unclip the fuel feed pipe from the bulk head retainer clip (2).

8. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.





9. Remove and DISCARD the exhaust front hanger bracket bolt (3).

10. Remove and DISCARD the frame reinforcement bolt (2).

11. Loosen the drivetrain and front suspension frame bolt (1).





12. Rotate the right frame reinforcement (1) to a position shown to get access to the fuel pipes.





13. Open the 4 fuel pipe clips (2).

14. Remove the fuel feed pipe (1) from lower bulkhead and underbody.





15. Disconnect the fuel tank feed pipe connector (1) from the fuel feed pipe. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.

16. Close the fuel feed pipe and fuel tank feed pipe with suitable caps.

17. Disconnect the fuel pressure sensor wiring harness plug (2).

18. Open the rear fuel pipe clip and remove the fuel feed pipe.

Installation Procedure

1. Remove the caps from fuel feed tank pipe and fuel feed pipe.





2. Install the fuel feed pipe and secure with the rear fuel pipe clip.

3. Connect the fuel tank feed pipe connector (1) to the fuel feed pipe. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.

4. Connect the fuel pressure sensor wiring harness plug (2).





5. Install the fuel feed pipe (1) to lower bulkhead and underbody.

6. Close the 4 fuel pipe clips (2).





7. Rotate the right frame reinforcement to its original position.

8. Install the exhaust front hanger bracket bolts (3).

9. Install the frame reinforcement bolt (2).

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

Caution:
Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution.

10. Tighten the NEW exhaust front hanger bracket bolt (3) to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).

11. Tighten the NEW frame reinforcement bolt (2) to 60 Nm (44 lb ft).

12. Tighten the drivetrain and front suspension frame bolt (1) to 160 Nm (118 lb ft).

13. Lower the vehicle.





14. Clip the fuel feed pipe to the bulk head retainer clip (2).

15. Clip the fuel feed pipe (1) to the retainer clip (4).

16. Connect the fuel feed pipe connector (3) to the fuel injector rail. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.

17. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

18. Close the hood.