Removal and Installation

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Carry out the Pressure Relief - Fuel Tube Venting procedure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION-NATURAL GAS .
Disconnect the rear high-pressure fuel tube.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Rear High-Pressure Fuel Tube
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Disconnect the rear high-pressure fuel tube from the midship fuel tank solenoid valve.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Rear High-Pressure Fuel Tube From Midship Fuel Tank Solenoid Valve
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Remove the P-clip and tube clamp retaining bolts.

Fig 3: Removing Tube Clamp Retaining Bolts
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Remove the rear high-pressure fuel tube.
1. Disconnect the rear high-pressure fuel tube from the forward aft-axle fuel tank solenoid valve.
2. Remove the P-clip retaining bolt.
3. Remove the rear high-pressure fuel tube from the vehicle.
Fig 4: Removing Rear High-Pressure Fuel Tube
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NOTE: Install new fuel tube O-ring seals.

NOTE: Lubricate the fuel tube O-ring seals with clean engine oil prior to installation.

NOTE: When tightening the fuel tubes, a torque wrench adapter must be used with the torque wrench. The use of a torque wrench adapter will alter the effective torque of the wrench being used. To correct the effective torque, a torque multiplication conversion must be used. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION-NATURAL GAS .

To install, reverse the removal procedure.