Chassis Fuel Hose/Pipes: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Am and 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
- Disconnect the quick-connect fittings at the engine compartment fuel feed and return pipes. See FUEL LINE QUICK CONNECT FITTINGS .
- Plug the fuel pipes.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Disconnect the quick-connect fittings at the fuel sender fuel feed and return connecting pipes. See FUEL LINE QUICK CONNECT FITTINGS .
- Remove the exhaust heat shield.
- Remove the fuel pipe mounting bolts from the body clips. See Fig 1 . In the repairable areas, cut a piece of fuel hose 4" (100 mm) longer than portion of the pipe removed. If more than a 6" (152 mm) length of pipe is removed, use a combination of steel pipe and hose so that hose lengths will not be more than 10" (254 mm), including the hose overlap on the fuel pipe.
- Remove the fuel pipes from the body clips. See Fig 2 .
- Remove the fuel pipes (1). See Fig 3 .