Fuel Lines: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

1.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation steps.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .

2.

Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .

3.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

4.

Remove nuts and the engine appearance cover.
Torque

: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

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5.

Remove the High Pressure Fuel Pump noise insulator.

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6.

NOTE: Some residual fuel may remain in the fuel lines after releasing the fuel system pressure. When disconnecting or removing any fuel lines, carefully drain any residual fuel into a suitable container.

Disconnect the fuel supply line-to-high pressure pump quick release coupling. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING .

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7.

Remove the bolts and the splash shield.

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8.

Separate fuel supply line from the bracket on the upper transmission bell housing.

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9.

Release the retainer clip on the rear of the transmission and position aside the fuel line.

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10.
- Disconnect the front fuel supply tube-to-fuel tank fuel supply tube quick connect coupling. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING .
- Release the retainer clips.
- Remove the fuel feed line from the bottom of the vehicle.

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