Fuel Return Line: Service and Repair

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the gas tank cap to release fuel tank pressure.
3. Perform fuel system pressure release procedure. Service and Repair
4. Clean fitting to prevent contamination of the system when the system is opened.
. Wrap hoses with shop towels to contain any fuel spray and catch spilled fuel.
6. Push in on the black plastic ring on the end of the fitting and pull the quick connector from the fuel tube. If more force is needed an open end wrench may be used to push the plastic ring into the nipple.
7. Cut as little fuel tube on each side of the fitting as is needed to leave clean, undistorted ends.
8. Discard fitting and hose ends.
9 If it is necessary to replace fuel hose, hose used must be marked EFM/EFI due to higher system pressure.
10. Replace fittings with the correct size and type fittings.
11. Attach the hoses to the fittings using "rolled edge" hose clamps only, other types of hose clamps may cut into the fuel hose and cause to fuel leaks. Torque hose clamps to 1 Nm (10 lb-in).
12. Check for leaks. Fuel System Pressurizing Procedure