Technical Procedure
1. Relieve fuel pressurea. Remove fuse marked "Fuel Pump" from fuse block in passenger compartment.
b. Crank engine - engine will start and run until fuel supply remaining in fuel lines is exhausted. When engine stops, engage starter again for three seconds to assure dissipation of any remaining pressure.
c. With ignition "OFF," reinstall "Fuel Pump" fuse.
CAUTION: Unless this procedure is followed before replacing fuel pipe, fuel spray could occur.
2. Open vehicle hood and cover front fenders.
3. Disconnect negative battery cable.
4. Remove air cleaner assembly.
FIGURE 1 - FUEL PIPE:
5. Loosen fuel filter clamp screw. Refer to Figure 1.
6. Remove fuel feed pipe from Throttle Body Injection Assembly (TBIA). Use a back-up wrench to prevent fuel pipe inlet nut on TBIA from turning. Use a shop cloth to catch any spilled fuel.
7. Remove fuel pipe from fuel filter. Use back-up wrench on fuel filter to prevent filter from turning.
8. Install new fuel pipe. Make sure O-ring seals are in place. Use back-up wrench on both connections. Tighten fuel pipe nuts to 29 N-m (21 ft..lbs.).
9. Tighten fuel filter clamp screw securely.
10. Replace air cleaner assembly.
11. Connect negative battery cable.
FIGURE 2 - FUEL PUMP PRIME CONNECTOR:
12. To prime fuel system without cranking engine, connect a fused jumper wire from the positive battery cable to the fuel pump prime connector (black connector, tan/white wire), shown in Figure 2. Allow pump to run while inspecting for fuel leaks.
CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL:
13. Install campaign identification label, remove fender covers, and close hood.
Each vehicle modified in accordance with the instructions outlined in this service procedure will require a Campaign Identification Label. Each label provides a space to include the campaign number, the five (5) digit dealer code of the dealer performing the campaign service, and the date vehicle was campaigned. This information may be inserted with a typewriter or ballpoint pen. When installing label, clean the surface of the radiator baffle and apply the campaign label where it is readily visible.