Fuel Lines: Removal

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WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this article, refer to Safety Warnings in GENERAL INFORMATION (EXCEPT ELECTRIC) . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions .
Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
Remove the battery. Refer to: Battery .
Disconnect the fuel jumper tube-to-fuel injection pump spring lock coupling. Disconnect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) vapor tube quick release coupling. Disconnect the fuel pressure sensor electrical connector, and disconnect the 2 front brake tube fitting-to-middle brake tube fitting.
Torque

: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

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Remove the crossmember support crossbrace.
Remove the 4 crossmember support bracket-to-body bolts.
Torque

: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
Remove the 2 crossmember support bracket nuts.
Torque

: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)

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Remove the Right Hand (RH) crossmember support bracket.
Remove and discard the Right Hand (RH) subframe rearward bolt.
Torque

: 103 lb.ft (140 Nm)
To install, tighten the new subframe rearward bolt in 2 stages.
Remove the 2 crossmember support bracket-to-body bolts.
Torque

: 46 lb.ft (62 Nm)

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Remove the 6 nuts and position aside the exhaust heat shield.
Torque

: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

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Disconnect the 2 middle brake tube fitting-to-rear brake tube fitting. Disconnect the fuel supply tube and Evaporative Emission (EVAP) vapor tube quick release coupling.
Torque

: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

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Disconnect the 5 fuel tube bundle retainers and remove fuel tube bundle.

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