Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines: Removal

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Fig 1: Overview Of 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.

Release the fuel pressure. Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE .
Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
Remove the floor mat. Refer to REMOVAL .
In the engine compartment, disconnect the fuel delivery hoses and evaporation hose.
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 Connect Check Cover
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2. Set 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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Remove the fuel tank. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the rear mud guard LH. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the purge hose (A), purge pipe (B), 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: Locating Vent Hose, Drain Tube Assembly And Purge Pipe
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Remove the fuel pipe assembly from vehicle.
Disconnect the quick connector, and remove the fuel delivery tube and fuel sub delivery tube from the fuel tank.
- When using ST
  1. Attach ST to the pipe and push ST in the direction of arrow mark to disconnect the quick connector.
    ST 42099AE000 QUICK CONNECTOR RELEASE
    CAUTION:
    Be careful not to spill fuel.
    
    Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
    
    To disconnect the connector, hold (C) shown in the figure and pull in axial direction.
    
    If the connector and pipe are sticking to each other, push and pull the connector with ST pushed, and then pull the connector after it starts moving freely.
    
    When disconnecting the connector, do not bend or twist the tube forcibly. If the tube is bent, replace with a new part.
    NOTE: Clean the pipe and quick connector, if they are covered with dust.
    
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Quick Connector Using Tool
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  2. To prevent from damaging or entering foreign matter, wrap the pipes and quick connectors with plastic bag etc.
    CAUTION: When reusing the retainer, do not disconnect the retainer from the connector.
    
    Fig 7: Securing Quick Connector Using Plastic Bags
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- When not using ST
  1. Push the retainer in the direction of the arrow, disconnect the quick connector from pipe.
    CAUTION:
    Be careful not to spill fuel.
    
    Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
    
    To disconnect the connector, hold (D) shown in the figure and pull in axial direction.
    
    If the connector and pipe are sticking to each other, push and pull the connector with the retainer pushed in the direction of the arrow, and then pull the connector after it starts moving freely.
    
    When disconnecting the connector, do not bend or twist the tube forcibly. If the tube is bent, replace with a new part.
    NOTE: Clean the pipe and quick connector, if they are covered with dust.
    
    Fig 8: 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.
    CAUTION: When reusing the retainer, do not disconnect the retainer from the pipe.
    
    Fig 9: Securing Quick Connector Using Plastic Bags
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Remove the evaporation pipe.
1. Remove the rear mud guard RH. Refer to REMOVAL .
2. Remove the evaporation hose.
  
  Fig 10: Locating Evaporation Pipe
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3. Remove the trunk side trim panel assembly - side on the RH side. Refer to REMOVAL .
4. Remove the evaporation pipe protector.
  
  Fig 11: Locating Evaporation Pipe Protector Mounting Bolts
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5. Remove the evaporation pipe from vehicle.
  
  Fig 12: Locating Evaporation Pipe Mounting Bolts
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