Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines: Removal

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Delivery And Evaporation Lines

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WARNING: Place "NO OPEN FLAMES" signs near the working area.

CAUTION: Be careful not to spill fuel.

1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
2. Release the fuel pressure. Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel.
3. Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
4. Remove the floor mat. Ref. to REMOVAL , Floor Mat.
5. In the engine compartment, disconnect the fuel delivery hoses (A) and evaporation hose (B).
   CAUTION:

   • Be careful not to spill fuel.
   • Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
   1. Remove the connect check cover from the fuel delivery hose.
      Fig 2: Locating Fuel Delivery Hose Check Cover

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   2. Install the ST to the fuel pipe.

      ST 42099AE000 QUICK CONNECTOR RELEASE

   3. Disconnect the quick connector of the fuel delivery hose by pushing the ST in the direction of the arrow.
   4. Remove the clip and disconnect the evaporation hose from the fuel pipe.
      Fig 3: Disconnecting Evaporation Hose From Fuel Pipe

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6. Remove the fuel tank. Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Tank.
7. Remove the rear mud guard LH. Ref. to REMOVAL , Mud Guard.
8. Remove the purge hose (A), purge pipe (B), air vent hose (C) and drain tube assembly (D).
   NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.
   Fig 4: Disconnecting Quick Connector

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   Fig 5: Identifying Purge Hose, Purge Pipe, Air Vent Hose And Drain Tube Assembly

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9. Remove the fuel pipe assembly from vehicle.
10. Disconnect the quick connector, and disconnect the fuel delivery tube and fuel sub delivery tube.
    1. Push the retainer in the direction of the arrow, disconnect the quick connector from pipe.
       NOTE: Clean the pipe and quick connector, if they are covered with dust.
       Fig 6: Disconnecting Quick Connector From Pipe

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    2. To prevent from damaging or entering foreign matter, wrap the pipes and quick connectors with plastic bag etc.
       Fig 7: Covering Connectors And Pipes With Plastic Bag

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11. Remove the evaporation pipe.
    1. Remove the rear mud guard RH. Ref. to REMOVAL , Mud Guard.
    2. Remove the evaporation hose.
       Fig 8: Locating Evaporation Hose

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    3. Remove the trunk side trim panel assembly - side on RH. Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Quarter Trim.
    4. Remove the evaporation pipe protector.
       Fig 9: Locating Evaporation Pipe Protector Nuts

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    5. Remove the evaporation pipe from the vehicle.
       Fig 10: Locating Evaporation Pipe

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