FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Fuel Lines/Hoses and Clamps

REMOVAL - HIGH PRESSURE LINES

WARNING: NO SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES OR SMOKING. RISK OF POISONING FROM INHALING AND SWALLOWING FUEL. RISK OF INJURY TO EYES AND SKIN FROM CONTACT WITH FUEL. POUR FUELS ONLY INTO SUITABLE AND APPROPRIATELY MARKED CONTAINERS. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.

CAUTION: Counterhold with wrench at threaded connections of injectors. DO NOT EXCEED the tightening torque in order to avoid also slackings the threaded connection.

CAUTION: DO NOT crimp or bend lines.

NOTE: After removing injection lines, seal connections and ensure cleanliness.

2. Unscrew union nuts of injection lines.

Fuel Rail:




3. Remove injection lines.

INSTALLATION - HIGH PRESSURE LINES

WARNING: NO SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES OR SMOKING. RISK OF POISONING FROM INHALING AND SWALLOWING FUEL. RISK OF INJURY TO EYES AND SKIN FROM CONTACT WITH FUEL. POUR FUELS ONLY INTO SUITABLE AND APPROPRIATELY MARKED CONTAINERS. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.

1. Loosen the fuel rail mounting bolts to install lines free of stress

CAUTION: Inspect sealing cone at lines. Replace if compression points exist. Ensure lines are exactly located.

2. Position and install fuel lines. Tighten to 22N.m (195 lbs in) using a wrench to counterhold at threaded connection
3. Tighten fuel rail to 14 Nm (124 lbs in)
4. Connect negative battery cable

CAUTION: Care must be taken when installing the engine cover. Assure the proper routing of the fuel injector return fuel hose to the banjo bolt fitting in the left rear corner of the cover. Failure to do so may pinch or damage the hose causing fuel leakage or a driveability concern.

5. Start engine, run for a few minutes, turn engine off and inspect for leaks (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM - WARNING), (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)