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Engine Hose/Pipes

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
2. Remove the quick-connect fittings at engine compartment fuel feed and return connecting lines.
3. Plug the fuel lines.
4. Remove the engine fuel feed and return pipe retainer and screws.
5. Remove the fuel return pipe from the fuel pressure regulator using a back-up wrench.
6. Remove the fuel pipe from fuel rail.

NOTICE: If it is necessary to remove rust or burrs from a fuel pipe, use emery cloth in a radial motion with the fuel pipe end in order to prevent damage to the O-ring sealing surface.

7. Discard O-rings.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Remove the plugs on the fuel pipes.
2. Install the new O-rings.
3. Install the fuel return pipe to the fuel pressure regulator. Tighten the retainer screw to the regulator to 6 Nm (53 lbs in).
4. Install the fuel feed pipe to the fuel rail using a back-up wrench. Tighten the fuel fitting to 30 Nm (22 lbs ft).
5. Install the quick-connect fittings.
6. Install the fuel line retainer.
7. Install the fuel line clamp screws. Tighten Fuel line clamp screws to 10 Nm (89 lbs in).
8. Install the negative battery cable.
9. Install the fuel filler cap.
10. Inspect for fuel leaks through the following steps:
10.1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position for two seconds.
10.2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position for ten seconds.
10.3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
10.4. Check for fuel leaks.