Installing the Fuel Line

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Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Lines

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Leave the blind cover plug on the end of the fuel line running under the car. Insert the fuel line (1) between the floor and fuel tank as far as it will go.
Raise the car and pull the fuel line forward. Use a welding rod or similar to help.
Lower the car
Inset the fuel line (2) in the fuel tank. Press the hose into place on the connector nipple.

Reinstall the inspection hatch over the fuel tank unit.

Reinstall the floor carpet and the floor hatches.

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Line Through Holder

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Route the fuel line through the holder (1) to the heater.

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Line, Engine Coolant Hose, Nut And Pipe Olive

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NOTE: The fuel line (3) must not be in contact with the engine coolant hose (4).

Adjust the length of the fuel line. Thread on nut (1) and pipe olive (2) on the fuel line. Ensure that the pipe olive is the right way round.

Connect the fuel line to the fuel pump (FP). Tighten the fuel line carefully using a ring wrench.

NOTE: Use a counterhold.