Fuel Supply Line: Service and Repair

Fuel Lines - 2.0L

Removal and Installation

WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Release the fuel system pressure.

3. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

4. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe.

5. Disconnect the vapor tube-to-EVAP (Evaporative Emission) canister purge valve quick connect coupling.

6. Disconnect the fuel tube-to-fuel injection pump quick connect coupling.

7. Disconnect the fuel pressure sensor electrical connector.





8. Unclip the vapor tube and fuel supply tube from the brackets.





9. Disconnect the 2 middle-to-rear brake tube fittings.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).






10. Remove the 4 bolts, the 4 trim pins, the 2 push pins, and the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) shield.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).






11. Disconnect the EVAP (Evaporative Emission) vapor tube-to-EVAP (Evaporative Emission) canister quick connect coupling.

12. Disconnect the EVAP (Evaporative Emission) vapor tube assembly-to-EVAP (Evaporative Emission) canister quick connect coupling.

13. Remove the fresh air tube.
1. Disconnect the fresh air tube from the dust separator.

2. Release the retainer clip.






14. Remove the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to Fuel Tank Removal and Replacement.

15. Disconnect the middle brake tube fitting-to-rear brake hose.
- To install, tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).






16. Disconnect the middle brake tube fitting-to-rear brake tube fitting.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).






17. Remove the 2 nuts, 7 bundle retainer clips and remove the fuel supply and EVAP (Evaporative Emission) vapor tube assembly.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).






18. To install, reverse the removal procedure.