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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Note: Clean the fuel connection and surrounding areas prior to disconnecting the lines in order to avoid possible system contamination.


    Object Number: 1551868  Size: SH
  1. Remove the engine sight shield. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement.
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement.
  3. Remove the brake master cylinder and reposition. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement.
  4. Relieve the fuel system. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief.
  5. Disconnect the fuel feed line (1) from the fuel rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.

  6. Object Number: 1555269  Size: SH
  7. Open the fuel/brake pipe retainers (1).
  8. Remove the fuel feed line from the fuel/brake pipe retainers (1).
  9. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

  10. Object Number: 1555271  Size: MH
  11. Remove the fuel/brake line retainer bolt.
  12. Remove the fuel feed line from the retainer.

  13. Object Number: 1555273  Size: MH
  14. Remove the fuel/brake line push in retainer from the underbody.
  15. Remove the fuel feed line from the retainer.

  16. Object Number: 1555275  Size: MH
  17. Remove the fuel/brake line retainer bolts.
  18. Remove the fuel feed line from the retainer.

  19. Object Number: 1555277  Size: SH
  20. Open the fuel/brake line retainer (1).
  21. Remove the fuel feed line from the retainer.

  22. Object Number: 1554561  Size: SH
  23. Disconnect the fuel feed (3) and evaporative emission (EVAP) (4) lines from the fuel tank lines (1, 2). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
  24. Remove the fuel feed line.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1554561  Size: SH
  1. Position the fuel feed line.
  2. Connect the fuel feed (3) and EVAP (4) lines to the fuel tank lines (1, 2). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.

  3. Object Number: 1555277  Size: SH
  4. Install the fuel feed line to the retainer.
  5. Close the fuel/brake line retainer (1).

  6. Object Number: 1555275  Size: MH
  7. Install the fuel feed line to the retainer.
  8. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  9. Install the fuel/brake line retainer bolts.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1555273  Size: MH
  11. Install the fuel feed line to the retainer.
  12. Install the fuel/brake line push in retainer to the underbody.

  13. Object Number: 1555271  Size: MH
  14. Install the fuel feed line to the retainer.
  15. Install the fuel/brake line retainer bolt.
  16. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  17. Lower the vehicle.

  18. Object Number: 1555269  Size: SH
  19. Install the fuel feed line to the fuel/brake pipe retainers (1).
  20. Close the fuel/brake pipe retainers (1).

  21. Object Number: 1551868  Size: SH
  22. Connect the fuel feed line (1) to the fuel rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
  23. Position and install the brake master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement.
  24. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement.
  25. Install the fuel fill cap.
  26. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  27. Perform the following steps to inspect for leaks:
  28. 19.1. Turn ON the ignition for 2 seconds.
    19.2. Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds.
    19.3. Turn ON the ignition.
    19.4. Inspect the system for leaks.
  29. Install the engine sight shield. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement.