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Standard Models (Non Bi-Fuel)

Fuel Line Removal Tool:






SPECIAL TOOL(S)

REMOVAL

WARNING:
^ DO NOT SMOKE OR CARRY LIGHTED TOBACCO OR OPEN FLAME OF ANY TYPE WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR ANY FUEL RELATED COMPONENT HIGHLY FLAMMABLE MIXTURES ARE ALWAYS PRESENT AND MAY BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE INJURY.
^ FUEL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM REMAINS UNDER HIGH PRESSURE EVEN WHEN THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING.


1. Relieve the fuel pressure.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Raise and support the vehicle; refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.







4. If equipped, remove the fuel tank skid plate.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Lower the fuel tank skid plate.
5. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank.







6. Remove one hose clamp on the fuel tank filler pipe support.







7. Disconnect the fuel tank to filler pipe hose from the fuel tank.







8. Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe vent hose from the fuel tank.







9. Position a Hi-Lift Jack under the fuel tank.







10. Remove the fuel tank support straps.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the fuel tank support straps.
^ Partially lower the fuel tank.







11. Using the special tool, disconnect the fuel lines from the fuel sender.







12. Disconnect the fuel tank front connections.
^ Disconnect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) hose (A).
^ Disconnect the fuel tank pressure transducer electrical connector (B).







13. Release the rear EVAP hose clamp and disconnect the hose.







14. Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector.







15. Lower and remove the fuel tank.

INSTALLATION

WARNING: DO NOT SMOKE OR CARRY LIGHTED TOBACCO OR OPEN FLAME OF ANY TYPE WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR ANY FUEL RELATED COMPONENT HIGHLY FLAMMABLE MIXTURES ARE ALWAYS PRESENT AND MAY BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE INJURY.












1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.