Removal Procedure

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

CAUTION: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Caution .
1. Remove the engine sight shield. Refer to Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement .
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
Fig 1: Fuel Feed Hose/Pipe Fitting
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3. Disconnect the fuel feed hose/pipe fitting from the engine compartment fuel hose (2). Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
4. Plug the open ports to prevent fuel loss and contamination.
5. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) quick connect fitting (3). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
6. Open the retainer (1) located on the front of dash. Remove the fuel and EVAP lines from the retainer.
7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Fig 2: Fuel Filter
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8. Remove the fuel filter (3) and fuel filter bracket (2). Refer to Fuel Filter Replacement .
9. Disconnect the fuel EVAP line fitting (6). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service . Plug the open line fittings to prevent fuel loss and contamination.
Fig 3: Locating Fuel/Brake Bundle Chassis Pipe Retainers Locking Mechanisms
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10. Pull the locking mechanism (1) outward in order to disengage the fuel/brake bundle chassis pipe retainers from the rail.
Fig 4: Locating Fuel/Brake Pipe Retainers
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11. Open the retainers (1) located at the forward portion of the rail in order to remove the chassis hose/pipes.
12. Complete the following in order to remove the chassis hose/pipes from the retainers (2) located at the rearward portion of the rail:
    1. Pull the retainers (2) free from the rail.
    2. Open the retainers (2) at the top.
    3. Remove the chassis hose/pipes from the retainers (2).
13. Pull downward in order to disconnect the fuel/brake bundle chassis pipe retainer from the underbody.
Fig 5: Transmission Support
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14. Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
15. Remove the bolts securing the transmission support to the underbody, from the right side only.
16. Lower the transmission jack until there is enough room to allow removal of the chassis fuel hose/pipes. Pull down on the transmission support if necessary.
17. With the aid of an assistant, support the front and rear of the chassis fuel hose/pipes.
18. Carefully guide the chassis fuel hose/pipes down through the engine compartment, removing from the bottom.