Fuel Supply Line (G1900185): Removal
- This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
- This procedure contains illustration showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
The following step(s) applies to:
All vehicles
- Before working on the fuel system make sure to study the fuel system health and safety service information.
Refer to: PETROL AND PETROL-ETHANOL FUEL SYSTEMS HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: LIFTING
General Equipment: 2 post lift
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: STARTUP BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT
- Remove the front left fender splash shield.
Refer to: FRONT WHEEL ARCH LINER
Release the wiring harness clip from the lower fuel supply line mounting bracket.
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WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping fuel.CAUTION: Before disconnecting any components, make sure the area is clean and free from foreign material. When disconnected all openings must be sealed.
Remove the lower fuel supply line mounting bracket nut and disconnect the 2 fuel supply line connectors from the underbody fuel lines.
- Lower the vehicle on the lift to an appropriate working height.
- Remove the windshield wiper pivot arms.
Refer to: WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT ARM
Release the cowl vent screen.
Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors and remove the cowl vent screen.
Remove the body brace and fuel supply line rubber mounting.
The following step(s) applies to:
Right-hand drive vehicles
Release and reposition the fuse box.
The following step(s) applies to:
All vehicles
Release the fuel supply line to body clip.
Release the 2 wiring harness clips from the upper fuel supply line mounting bracket.
Remove the upper fuel supply line mounting bracket to body bolt.
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WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping fuel.CAUTION: Before disconnecting any components, make sure the area is clean and free from foreign material. When disconnected all openings must be sealed.
Disconnect the 2 fuel supply line connectors from the engine and remove the fuel supply line from the vehicle.