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Reassembly







INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Always apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male pipe ends before connecting fuel pipe fittings in order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury.

This will ensure proper reconnection and prevent a possible fuel leak.

During normal operation, the O-rings located in the female connector will swell and may prevent proper reconnection if not lubricated.







1. Apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male tube ends of the fuel feed and return engine pipes.






2. Connect the fuel feed and fuel return pipe quick-connect fittings.

3. Push connectors together to cause the retaining tabs/fingers to snap into place.






4. Once installed, pull on both ends of each connection to make sure they are secure.






5. Install fuel sender assembly (1) into the fuel tank (4). Refer to Refer to Fuel Tank Unit / Service and Repair / Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement.







6. Install the fuel filter (1). Refer to In-Line Fuel Filter Replacement.

7. Install the fuel tank (2). Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement

8. Lower the vehicle.






9. Add fuel to the fuel tank.

10. Tighten the fuel filler cap.

11. Install the negative battery cable.

12. Inspect for leaks.

12.1. Turn the ignition switch ON for 2 seconds.

12.2. Turn the ignition switch OFF for 5 seconds.

12.3. Turn the ignition switch ON.

12.4. Check for fuel leaks.