Removal Procedure (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L)
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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 (Plastic Collar) .
- Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge tube (3).
- Cap the fuel rail and EVAP pipes.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
- Unbolt and reposition the front propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT -- FRONT .
- Remove the fuel pipe bracket nut (2).
- Remove the fuel pipe bracket from the bellhousing stud.
- 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 EVAP canister. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement.
- Remove the fuel filter bracket bolts (2).
- Remove the fuel pipe/hose bracket (1) bolt.
- Disconnect the fuel feed and return pipes (4) from the fuel tank pipes (3). Refer to REMOVAL & Installation (Plastic Collar) .
- Cap the fuel pipes at the fuel tank.
- Remove the fuel hose/pipe clips from the frame and brace.
- Remove the EVAP hose/pipe clips from the brace.
- Remove the fuel pipe/hose assembly.