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Fuel Rail Transfer Line Replacement

TOOLS REQUIRED
^ SA9805E Fuel Line Disconnect Set

REMOVAL

CAUTION: DO NOT ALLOW SMOKING OR THE USE OF OPEN FLAMES IN THE AREA WHERE WORK ON THE FUEL OR EVAP SYSTEM IS TAKING PLACE. ANYTIME WORK IS BEING DONE ON THE FUEL SYSTEM, DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE, EXCEPT FOR THOSE TESTS WHERE BATTERY VOLTAGE IS REQUIRED.




1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Relieve fuel system pressure. (Refer to "Fuel System Pressure Relief".)

CAUTION: WHENEVER FUEL LINES ARE REMOVED, CATCH FUEL IN AN APPROVED CONTAINER. CONTAINER OPENING MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 300 MM (12 IN.) DIAMETER TO ADEQUATELY CATCH THE FLUID.




3. Loosen transfer line fittings at fuel rail. Counter hold fuel line fittings to prevent adapters from loosening in fuel rail.




4. Disengage transfer lines at quick connects using Fuel Line Disconnect Set SA9805E.
5. Remove transfer lines by unclipping from support clips.

INSTALLATION




1. Remove fuel line bracket bolt.
2. Position transfer lines into fuel rail clip into fuel line quick connect.
3. Install redundant fuel connector clips on feed and return lines.
4. Install fuel line bracket and bracket bolt.

Torque:
Fuel Line Bracket Bolt: 10 N.m (89 in-lbs)





5. Install transfer line fittings at fuel rail adapters.

Torque:
Transfer Line Fittings-to-Fuel Rail Adapters: 10 N.m (89 in-lbs)


6. Connect negative battery cable.
7. Start vehicle and inspect for fuel leaks.