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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tool Required

J 34730-1A Fuel Pressure Gauge


    Object Number: 300138  Size: SH

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to the Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
  3. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure .
  4. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  5. Clean all fuel and EVAP pipe and hose connections and the surrounding areas before disconnecting in order to avoid possible contamination of the fuel system.
  6. Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .

  7. Object Number: 396067  Size: SH
  8. Remove the rear fuel feed pipe (4) and the rear fuel return pipe (5) from the fuel sender (2) and the fuel tank clips (6).
  9. Remove the rear EVAP pipe (1) from the fuel sender (2), the fuel tank roll over valve (3) and the fuel tank clips (6).

  10. Object Number: 385856  Size: SH
  11. Disconnect the EVAP pipe (3) at the EVAP vent valve (2).
  12. Remove the EVAP pipe from the crossmember clips (1).
  13. Remove the EVAP vent valve to canister pipe.
  14. Cap the fuel and EVAP pipes in order to prevent possible fuel system contamination.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 385856  Size: SH
  1. Remove the caps from the fuel and EVAP pipes.
  2. Connect the EVAP pipe (3) to the EVAP vent valve (2).
  3. Install the EVAP pipe into the crossmember clips (1).

  4. Object Number: 396067  Size: SH
  5. Connect the rear EVAP pipe (1) to the fuel sender (2), the fuel tank roll over valve (3) and the fuel tank clips (6).
  6. Connect the rear fuel feed pipe (4) and the rear fuel return pipe (5) to the fuel sender (2) and the fuel tank clips (6).

  7. Object Number: 300138  Size: SH
  8. Install the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Refill the fuel tank.
  11. Connect the negative battery cable.
  12. Tighten the fuel filler cap.
  13. Inspect for leaks.
  14. 11.1. Turn the ignition switch ON for 2 seconds.
    11.2. Turn the ignition switch OFF for 10 seconds.
    11.3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    11.4. Inspect for fuel leaks.