FUEL HOSE (FUEL TANK SIDE) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Warning

• Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the "Fuel Line Safety Procedure".

Removal

1. Complete the "BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE". (See BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE.)

Caution

• The quick release connector may be damaged if the release tab is bent excessively. Do not expand the release tab over the stopper.

Note

• Fuel hose may be removed easily with the release tab rotated while the fuel hose is slightly pressed to fuel pipe side.

2. Rotate the quick release connector release tab to the stopper position.

At fuel pump (2 locations), at charcoal canister (1 location)

Other

Note

• After disconnecting the fuel hose, the retainer may be removed from the quick release connector. Take care not to loose the retainer.

3. Pull out the fuel hose straight from the fuel pipe and remove it.

At fuel pump (2 locations), at charcoal canister (1 location)

Other

Note

• Take care to prevent damage or soiling of the fuel hose.

4. Cover the disconnected quick release connector and fuel pipe with vinyl sheeting or a similar material to prevent it from being scratched or contaminated with foreign material.

Installation

Note

• If the quick release connector O-ring is damaged or has slipped, replace the plastic fuel hose.

• A checker tab is integrated with the quick release connector for new fuel hoses. The checker tab will be released from the quick release connector after it is completely engaged with the fuel pipe.

1. Inspect the fuel hose and fuel pipe sealing surface for damage and deformation.

• If there is any malfunction, replace the concerned part.

2. Apply a small amount of clean engine oil to the sealing surface of the fuel pipe.

3. Reinsert the fuel hose straight to the fuel pipe until a click is heard.

Note

• If the quick release connector does not move at all, disconnect it and verify that the O-ring is not damaged or has slipped, then reconnect the quick release connector.

4. Lightly pull and push the quick release connector a few times by hand and verify that it can move 2.0-3.0 mm {0.08-0.11 in} and it is connected securely.

5. Complete the "AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE". (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE.)