Removal Procedure
Tools Required
J 37088-A fuel pipe quick-connect separator
Caution: 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.)
Notice: Do not attempt to straighten any kinked nylon fuel lines. Replace any kinked nylon fuel feed or return pipes in order to prevent damage to the vehicle.
- Relieve the fuel system fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
- Disconnect the quick-connect fittings in the engine compartment. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in Cautions and Notices.
- Disconnect the quick-connect fitting at the front frame rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Cap the fuel feed pipe and the fuel return pipe as needed to stop any fuel leakage.
- Remove the fuel feed and fuel return pipe attaching hardware and the fuel feed and fuel return pipes.
- Note the position of the fuel feed and return pipes and the fuel feed and return pipe attaching hardware for installation.
- Inspect the pipes for bends, kinks, and cracks.
- Replace the fuel pipes, if necessary.
Important: Clean all engine fuel pipe connections and areas surrounding the engine fuel pipe connections before disconnecting the engine fuel pipe connections to avoid possible contamination of the fuel system.
Installation Procedure
Caution: 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.)
- Install the new fuel feed and return pipes and the fuel pipe attaching hardware as noted during the removal.
- Remove the caps from the fuel feed pipe and the fuel return pipe.
- Install new plastic connector retainers on the fuel pipes.
- Connect the quick-connect fitting at the front frame rail. Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the quick-connect fittings in the engine compartment Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Add fuel and tighten the fuel fill cap.
- Inspect for fuel leaks using the following procedure:
| 8.1. | Turn ON the ignition, for 2 seconds. |
| 8.2. | Turn OFF the ignition, for 10 seconds. |
| 8.3. | Turn ON the ignition. |
| 8.4. | Inspect for fuel leaks. |
