Fuel Return Line: Service and Repair

Fuel Hose/Pipes Replacement - Chassis

Removal Procedure

1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief.
2. Disconnect the fuel feed line quick connect fitting (4) from the fuel rail.
3. Cap or plug the fuel line and the fuel rail to prevent contamination.
4. Remove the fuel feed line retainers (1, 2) from the engine brackets.

5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
6. Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister.
7. Disconnect the fuel feed line (1) from the fuel filter.

8. Remove the rear brake pipe bracket nuts and release the brackets from the body studs.

9. Release the pipe retainers (1) from the vehicle underbody.
10. Remove the fuel feed pipe from the pipe retainers.
11. Lower the rear of the pipe while moving the pipe rearward slightly, then lower the front of the pipe.
12. Remove the fuel feed pipe from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the fuel feed pipe to the vehicle.
2. With the rear of the pipe positioned slightly rearward and down, raise the front of the pipe into position.
3. Install the remainder of the pipe into position.
4. Install the fuel feed pipe to the pipe retainers.
5. Secure the pipe retainers (1) to the vehicle underbody.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

6. Install the rear brake hose brackets to the body studs and install the rear brake hose bracket nuts.

Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

7. Connect the fuel feed line (1) to the fuel filter.
8. Install the EVAP canister.
9. Lower the vehicle.

10. Remove the caps or plugs from the fuel line and the fuel rail.
11. Connect the fuel feed line quick connect fitting (4) to the fuel rail.
12. Install the fuel feed line retainers (1, 2) to the engine brackets.
13. Connect the negative battery cable.
14. Inspect for fuel leaks using the following procedure:

1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF for 2 seconds.
2. Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds.
3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
4. Inspect for fuel leaks.