Low Pressure Fuel Line [High Pressure Fuel Pump ↔ Fuel Tank]

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Release the residual pressure in fuel line.
(Refer to the Fuel Delivery System - "RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE ")
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Remove the battery.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
Remove the air cleaner.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Disconnect the low pressure fuel line quick-connector (A).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Low Pressure Fuel Line Quick-Connector
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NOTE: Open the clamp cover (B) before disconnect the quick connector. (If the clip is applied)

Fig 2: Locating Clamp Cover
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CAUTION: When removing the quick-connector with the clip removing tool (A), be careful not to damage the plastic clip (B).
If the clip is damaged, fuel line leak can be occurred due to a bad connection.

Fig 3: Removing Quick-Connector With Clip Removing Tool
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Disconnect the vapor hose (A).

Fig 4: Disconnecting Vapor Hose
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Remove the center muffler assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "MUFFLER ")
Remove the fuel tank.
(Fuel Delivery System - "FUEL TANK ")
Remove the front sub frame.
(Refer to Suspension System - "SUB FRAME ")
Remove the under cover [LH] (A) after loosening the mounting nuts.

Fig 5: Locating Under Cover (LH)
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Remove the fuel line (A) after loosening the mounting bolts and bracket.

Fig 6: Removing Fuel Line

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