Removal Procedure
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IMPORTANT:
Clean all fuel pipe connections and surrounding areas before disconnecting the pipes in order to avoid possible fuel system contamination.
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
- Disconnect the fuel feed and return pipes (1) at the fuel rail. Refer to REMOVAL & Installation (Metal Collar) .
- Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge tube (3).
- Cap the fuel rail and EVAP pipes.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
- Remove the fuel pipe bracket nut (2).
- Remove the fuel pipe bracket from the bellhousing stud.
- Remove the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) sensor connector from the bracket.
- Remove the fuel hose/pipe clip from the bracket on the automatic transmission.
- If equipped with 4-wheel drive (4WD), remove the fuel hose/pipe clip from the bracket on the transfer case.
- Remove the clip from the bracket on the frame.
- Remove the transfer case harness from the clip bracket.
- Remove the EVAP canister. Refer to EVAP CANISTER .
- Thoroughly wash all contaminants from around the EHCU.
- Disconnect the chassis electrical harness connectors from the electronic brake control module (EBCM).
- Disconnect the brake lines from the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV).
- Remove the bolts (4) attaching the EHCU bracket to the frame (5).
- Remove the EHCU (1).
- If equipped with 4WD, remove the torsion bar bracket. Refer to TORSION BAR REPLACEMENT .
- Disconnect the fuel feed and return pipes at the fuel tank. Refer to REMOVAL & Installation (Plastic Collar) .
- Cap the fuel pipes at the fuel tank.
- If vehicle is a regular cab, remove the fuel feed, EVAP, and return pipe assembly nuts.
- If vehicle is a crew or extended cab, remove the fuel feed, EVAP, and return pipe assembly nuts.
- Remove the fuel feed, EVAP, and return pipe assembly.
IMPORTANT:
The area around the electro-hydraulic control unit (EHCU) MUST be free from loose dirt to prevent contamination of disassembled anti-lock brake components (ABS) components.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure that brake lines are tagged and kept in order for proper reassembly.