Fuel Return Line: Service and Repair

Fuel Hose/Pipes Replacement - Chassis

Removal Procedure





1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief (With CH 48027) (Fuel Pressure Relief (With CH 48027))Fuel Pressure Relief (Without CH 48027) (Fuel Pressure Relief (Without CH 48027)) .
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair) .
3. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe from the fuel rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service) .
4. Cap or plug the fuel pipe and the engine fuel rail to prevent contamination.




5. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) pipe from the purge solenoid. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service) .
6. Cap or plug the EVAP pipe in order to prevent contamination.
7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .
8. Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister, if necessary. Refer toEvaporative Emission Canister Replacement (Service and Repair) .
9. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe quick connect fitting. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service) .




10. Remove the brake lines from the fuel/EVAP/brake line brackets.
11. Remove the fuel/EVAP/brake line bracket nuts and remove the brackets from the body studs.
12. Remove the fuel and EVAP lines from the vehicle.
13. Open the brackets and remove the fuel feed pipe.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the fuel feed pipe to the brackets and close the covers.
2. Install the fuel and EVAP lines to the vehicle.
3. Install the fuel/EVAP/brake line bracket to the body studs.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

4. Install the fuel/EVAP/brake line bracket nuts.

Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

5. Install the brake lines to the fuel/EVAP/brake line brackets.




6. Connect the fuel feed pipe quick connect fitting. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service) .
7. Install the canister, if necessary. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement (Service and Repair) .
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Remove the cap or plug from the EVAP pipe.
10. Connect the EVAP pipe to the purge solenoid. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service) .




11. Remove the cap or plug from the fuel pipe and the engine fuel rail.
12. Connect the fuel feed pipe to the fuel rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service) .
13. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair) .
14. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair) .
15. Inspect for fuel leaks using the following procedure:

1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF for 2 seconds.
2. Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds.
3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
4. Inspect for fuel leaks.