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Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1647977 Size: SH
  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief.
  2. Disconnect the fuel feed line quick connect fitting (4) from the fuel rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
  3. Cap or plug the fuel line and the fuel rail to prevent contamination.
  4. Remove the fuel feed line retainers (1, 2) from the engine brackets.

    5. Object Number: 1651517 Size: SH
  5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  6. Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement
  7. Disconnect the fuel feed line (1) from the fuel filter. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.

    8. Object Number: 890000 Size: SH
  8. Remove the rear brake pipe bracket nuts and release the brackets from the body studs.

    9. Object Number: 49888 Size: SH
  9. Release the pipe retainers (1) from the vehicle underbody.
  10. Remove the fuel feed pipe from the pipe retainers.
  11. Lower the rear of the pipe while moving the pipe rearward slightly, then lower the front of the pipe.
  12. Remove the fuel feed pipe from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 49888 Size: SH
  1. Position the fuel feed pipe to the vehicle.
  2. With the rear of the pipe positioned slightly rearward and down, raise the front of the pipe into position.
  3. Install the remainder of the pipe into position.
  4. Install the fuel feed pipe to the pipe retainers.
  5. Secure the pipe retainers (1) to the vehicle underbody.

    6. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 890000 Size: SH
  6. Install the rear brake hose brackets to the body studs and install the rear brake hose bracket nuts.

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


    Object Number: 1651517 Size: SH
  7. Connect the fuel feed line (1) to the fuel filter. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
  8. Install the EVAP canister. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement.
  9. Lower the vehicle.

    10. Object Number: 1647977 Size: SH
  10. Remove the caps or plugs from the fuel line and the fuel rail.
  11. Connect the fuel feed line quick connect fitting (4) to the fuel rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
  12. Install the fuel feed line retainers (1, 2) to the engine brackets.
  13. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  14. Inspect for fuel leaks using the following procedure:
    15. 14.1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF for 2 seconds.
    14.2. Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds.
    14.3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
    14.4. Inspect for fuel leaks.