Removal Procedure

WARNING: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning .

Open the hood.
Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
Relieve the fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
Disconnect the fuel feed pipe connector (3) from fuel injector rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .

Fig 1: Fuel Feed Pipe
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Unclip the fuel feed pipe (1) from the retainer clip (4).
Close the fuel feed pipe connector with a suitable cap.
Unclip the fuel feed pipe from the bulk head retainer clip (2).
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove and DISCARD the exhaust front hanger bracket bolt (3).

Fig 2: Front Exhaust Hanger Bracket And Bolt
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Remove and DISCARD the frame reinforcement bolt (2).
Loosen the drivetrain and front suspension frame bolt (1).
Rotate the right frame reinforcement (1) to a position shown to get access to the fuel pipes.

Fig 3: Right Frame Reinforcement
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Open the 4 fuel pipe clips (2).

Fig 4: Fuel Feed Pipe And Clips
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Remove the fuel feed pipe (1) from lower bulkhead and underbody.
Disconnect the fuel tank feed pipe connector (1) from the fuel feed pipe. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .

Fig 5: Fuel Tank Feed Pipe Connector
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Close the fuel feed pipe and fuel tank feed pipe with suitable caps.
Disconnect the fuel pressure sensor wiring harness plug (2).
Open the rear fuel pipe clip and remove the fuel feed pipe.