Important: Clean all fuel and evaporative emission (EVAP) line connections and surrounding areas prior to disconnecting the lines in order to avoid possible fuel and/or EVAP system contamination.

1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
2. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe (1) at the fuel rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
3. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge pipe (2). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
4. Cap the fuel rail and EVAP pipes.
5. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



6. Remove the fuel pipe bracket nut.
7. Remove the fuel pipe bracket from the bellhousing stud.



8. Remove the fuel hose/pipe clip from the bracket on the automatic transmission.
9. If equipped with 4-wheel drive (4WD), remove the fuel hose/pipe clip from the bracket on the transfer case.
10. Remove the front fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .



11. Remove the fuel line bracket nuts.
12. Remove the fuel/EVAP line bundle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




1. Install the fuel/EVAP line bundle.
2. Install the fuel line bracket nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

3. Install the front fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .



4. If equipped with 4WD, install the fuel hose/pipe clip to the bracket on the transfer case.
5. Install the fuel hose/pipe clip to the bracket on the automatic transmission.



6. Install the fuel pipe bracket to the bellhousing stud.
7. Install the fuel pipe bracket nut.

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

8. Lower the vehicle.



9. Remove the caps from the fuel rail and EVAP pipe.
10. Connect the EVAP canister purge pipe (2). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
11. Connect the fuel feed line (1) to the fuel rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
12. Install the fuel fill cap.
13. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
14. Use the following procedure in order to inspect for leaks:

14.1.

Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF, for 2 seconds.

14.2.

Turn the ignition OFF for 10 seconds.

14.3.

Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.

14.4.

Inspect for fuel leaks.