Replacing Fuel Line

Replacing fuel line

Removing

Preparations

Remove:
- the lower air baffle.
- soundproofing under engine.

The quick-release connector between fuel hose and fuel line

Warning! Protective gloves and protective goggles should be used for the following operations because of the risk of fuel spillage.

Disconnect the quick-release connector between the fuel hose and fuel line under the fuel filter, by pushing the locking ring into the quick-release connector and pulling it apart.
Plug the quick-release connector by inserting the shaft of a 6 mm drill bit into it.
Install a rubber plug P/N 1346125 into the fuel line to reduce fuel spillage.
Unscrew the fuel line (11 mm wrench) from the heater fuel pump (counterhold 14 mm wrench).
Install a rubber plug P/N 1346125 into the fuel line to reduce fuel spillage.

Fuel line




Remove the fuel line from the clips on the sub-frame.
There are 2 clips on the front of the sub-frame and 2 on the side of the sub-frame.
Remove fuel line.
Remove clips (4) from the sub-frame.

Installing

Fuel line




Install the new fuel line.

Note! Take care not to bend the fuel line out of its original shape.

Connect the fuel line to the fuel pump by hand.
Remove the drill bit plugging the quick-release connector.
Connect the fuel line to the quick-release fuel hose connector.
A clicking sound should be heard when the quick-release connector engages.
Install clips (4) on the sub-frame.
Adjust the spacer clips on the fuel line so that they are in the same position as they were on the old fuel line.
Screw the fuel line onto the fuel pump (11 mm wrench) (counterhold 14 mm wrench). Torque to 14 Nm .

Finishing
Carry out a function and leak test.
Check that the fuel line and fuel pipes are installed so that they do not rub or cause rattling.
Install soundproofing and the lower air baffle.