Fuel Lines: Removal

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

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, refer to Safety Warnings in General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions .
Remove the Fuel Tank. Refer to: Fuel Tank .
Release the brake line retainers and disconnect the brake lines.
Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

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1. Remove the nuts.
  Torque: 33 lb.ft (45 Nm)
2. Remove the bolts
  Torque: 44 lb.ft (60 Nm)
3. Remove the bolt.
  Torque:
  - Stage 1: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)
  - Stage 2: 270 °
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Disconnect the brake lines.
Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

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

- Disconnect the fuel line and vapor line.
  Refer to: Quick Release Coupling . Refer to: Spring Lock Couplings .
- Release the retainer and position the fuel line bundle aside.
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Release the retainers and remove the fuel line bundle.

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