Rear Fuel Feed, Return and Purge Line

REMOVAL

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

NOTE: Fuel/Vapor lines cannot be spliced or repaired. The line must be replaced (if damaged) with the same type of line.




1. Remove fuel tank. Refer to "Fuel Tank" removal.
2. Once fuel tank has been removed, disconnect damaged fuel lines.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Plastic retainers must be replaced when fuel lines are disassembled. Install new retainer into female cavity. Care must be taken to assure that the locking tab is centered in the window of the female cavity. Firmly press the female connection onto the male end until a click is heard, then pull back to confirm engagement.

NOTE: Fuel lines cannot be spliced. If damaged, they must be replaced with the same type of line.




1. Make sure lines are not kinked, bent, or damaged.
2. Install new fuel feed, return and EVAP canister purge lines.

NOTE: Replace plastic fuel line retainers whenever fuel supply lines are disconnected at fuel filter and fuel rail. Install new retainer into female portion of connection. Care must be taken to assure that locking tab is centered in window of female connection. Firmly press male and female portions together until a "click" is heard, then pull firmly back to confirm engagement.

3. Clip fuel and vapor hoses in place.
4. Install fuel tank.
5. Lower vehicle.
6. Connect battery negative terminal.

Torque:
Battery Terminal Bolts: 17 N.m (13 ft-lbs)

7. Prime fuel system.
7.1 Cycle ignition On for 5 seconds and then Off for 10 seconds.
7.2 Repeat step 7.1 twice.
7.3 Crank engine until it starts (maximum starter motor cranking time is 20 seconds.
7.4 If engine does not start, repeat steps 7.1-7.3.
8. Run engine and check the system for leaks.