Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
IMPORTANT:
Clean the fuel/EVAP pipe connections and surrounding areas before disconnecting the pipes in order to avoid possible fuel/EVAP system contamination.
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
- Disconnect the fuel feed and return pipes (1) at the fuel rail. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar) .
- Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge tube (3).
- Cap the fuel rail and EVAP pipes in order to prevent possible fuel/EVAP system contamination.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Unbolt and reposition the front propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - Front in Propeller Shaft.
- Remove the fuel hose/pipe bracket nut (2).
- Remove the fuel hose/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 (EVAP) Canister Replacement (1500 Series) or Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Replacement (1500 Series - 5.3L (L59) Engine) or Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Replacement (2500 Series) .
- Remove the fuel filter bracket bolts (2).
- Remove the fuel hose/pipe bracket (1) bolt.
- Disconnect the fuel feed and return pipes (4) from the fuel tank pipes (3). Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (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 EVAP/fuel hose/pipe assembly.