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Removal And Installation

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WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
    WARNING: Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM article. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
  2. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES article.
    4. NOTE: Some residual fuel may remain in the fuel tubes and fuel filter after releasing the fuel system pressure. Upon disconnecting or removing any fuel-related component, carefully drain residual fuel into a suitable container.
  4. Disconnect the fuel tube-to-fuel rail spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
  5. Disconnect the fuel vapor test port tube-to-fuel vapor tube quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
  6. Disconnect the fuel tube-to-fuel filter inlet and outlet spring lock couplings. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
  7. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube-to-fuel vapor tube assembly quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
  8. Disconnect the fuel tube-to-Fuel Pump (FP) module spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
  9. Remove the 9 fuel tube bundle bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  10. Remove the fuel tubes (liquid and vapor) from the vehicle.
    11. WARNING: If the vehicle is equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM article. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
  11. To install, reverse the removal procedure. If equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system.
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