Fuel Supply Line: Service and Repair

Fuel Feed Pipe Replacement

Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning (Service Precautions).

Warning: Refer to Safety Goggles and Fuel Warning (Safety Goggles and Fuel Warning).


Warning

In order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury observe the following items:

* Replace all nylon fuel pipes that are nicked, scratched or damaged during installation, do not attempt to repair the sections of the nylon fuel pipes
* Do not hammer directly on the fuel harness body clips when installing new fuel pipes. Damage to the nylon pipes may result in a fuel leak.
* Always cover nylon vapor pipes with a wet towel before using a torch near them. Also, never expose the vehicle to temperatures higher than 115°C (239°F) for more than one hour, or more than 90°C (194°F) for any extended period.
* Apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male pipe ends before connecting fuel pipe fittings. 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. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection).




3. Unclip the fuel feed pipe (2) from the fuel feed pipe clip (3).
4. Release the fuel feed pipe (2) from the multiport fuel injection fuel rail (1) and remove the fuel feed pipe.
5. Close the fuel feed pipe with a suitable cap.




6. Open the fuel pipe clip (2).
7. Remove the fuel feed pipe (1) from bulkhead.
8. Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (Service and Repair).




9. Open the 4 fuel pipe clips (2).
10. Remove the fuel feed pipe (1) from lower bulkhead and underbody.




11. Disconnect the fuel tank feed pipe connector (1) from fuel feed pipe (4). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Service and Repair).
12. Close the fuel feed pipe and fuel tank feed pipe with suitable caps.
13. Disconnect the wiring harness plug (2).
14. Open the fuel pipe clip (3) and remove the fuel feed pipe (4).

Installation Procedure




1. Remove the caps from the fuel feed tank pipe and the fuel feed pipe.
2. Install the fuel feed pipe (4) and close the fuel pipe clip (3).
3. Connect the fuel tank feed pipe connector (1) to fuel feed pipe (4). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Service and Repair).
4. Connect the wiring harness plug (2).




5. Install the fuel feed pipe (1) to lower bulkhead and underbody.
6. Close the 4 fuel pipe clips (2).
7. Install the drivetrain and front suspension frame. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (Service and Repair).




8. Install the fuel feed pipe (1) to bulkhead.
9. Close the fuel pipe clip (2).




10. Remove the cap from the fuel feed pipe (2).
11. Install the fuel feed pipe (2) to the multiport fuel injection fuel rail (1).
12. Clip in the fuel feed pipe (2) to the fuel feed pipe clip (3).
13. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection).
14. Close the hood.