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Removal and Installation

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WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and can be ignited, resulting in possible 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 components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
WARNING: Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. Before servicing or disconnecting any of the fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spraying of fuel, causing personal injury or a fire hazard.
WARNING: This procedure involves fuel handling. Be prepared for spillage at all times and always observe fuel handling precautions. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
    WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  4. Disconnect the supply tube spring lock coupling from the fuel rail. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  5. Disconnect the fuel supply tube spring lock coupling from the fuel tube and remove the fuel supply tube. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  6. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) purge valve tube quick connect coupling at the purge valve. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  7. Disconnect the EVAP purge valve tube quick connect coupling at the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve and remove the EVAP tube. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  8. Disconnect the EVAP test port quick connect coupling at the purge valve. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  9. Disconnect the EVAP test port quick connect coupling at the vapor tube and remove the EVAP test port. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  10. Disconnect the quick connect coupling and the spring lock coupling from the fuel filter. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  11. Disconnect the spring lock coupling from the fuel pump module. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  12. Disconnect the EVAP tube quick connect coupling from the fuel vapor control tube assembly valve nipple. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  13. Remove the 7 fuel supply retainer clip bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  14. Remove the fuel supply and EVAP tubes from the vehicle.
    15. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
  15. To install, reverse the removal procedure. If equipped with fire suppression, repower the system.
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