Removal Procedure
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IMPORTANT:
Clean the fuel and evaporative emission (EVAP) connections and surrounding areas prior to disconnecting the lines in order to avoid possible system contamination.
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
- Disconnect the fuel feed line (1) at the engine. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar) .
- Disconnect the EVAP canister purge tube line (2). Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
- Cap the fuel rail and EVAP lines in order to avoid possible system contamination.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the fuel pipe bracket nut.
- Remove the fuel pipe bracket from the bellhousing stud.
- Remove the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) sensor connector from the bracket.
- Remove the fuel line clip from the bracket on the transmission.
- If equipped with 4-wheel drive (4WD), remove the fuel line 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.
- 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 in Front Suspension.
- Disconnect the fuel and EVAP lines at the fuel tank. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
- Cap the fuel and EVAP lines at the fuel tank in order to avoid possible system contamination.
- Remove the fuel and EVAP bundle clip nuts.
- Remove the fuel and EVAP bundle.
IMPORTANT:
The area around the electro-hydraulic control unit (EHCU) MUST be free from loose dirt to prevent contamination of disassembled anti-lock brake (ABS) components.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure the brake lines are tagged and kept in order for proper reassembly.