Notice: If necessary, remove rust or burrs from the fuel pipes with an emery cloth. Use a radial motion with the fuel pipe end in order to prevent damage to the O-ring sealing surface. Use a clean shop towel in order to wipe off the male tube ends. Inspect all the connections for dirt and burrs. Clean or replace the components and assemblies as required.

1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
2. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe quick-connect fitting at the engine compartment. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar) .
3. Disconnect the fuel return pipe quick-connect fitting at the engine compartment. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar) .
4. Plug the fuel lines to prevent leakage.

Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.

5. Raise the vehicle.
6. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe quick-connect fitting at the in-pipe fuel filter. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar) .
7. Disconnect the fuel return pipe quick-connect fitting at the fuel tank. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar) .
8. Plug the fuel lines to prevent leakage.
9. Remove the exhaust heat shield.



10. Remove the fuel pipe mounting bolts from the body clips.

In the repairable areas, cut a piece of fuel hose 100 mm (4 in) longer than portion of the line removed. If more than a 152 mm (6 in) length of pipe is removed, use a combination of steel pipe and hose so that hose lengths will not be more than 254 mm (10 in), including hose overlap on fuel line.




11. Remove the fuel pipes from the body clips.



12. Remove the fuel pipes (1) to be serviced.

1. Install the fuel pipe (1) and hose hardware.



2. Position the fuel pipe in the body clips.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Reinstall the fuel pipe mounting bolts into the body clips.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 6.0 N·m (53 lb in).

4. Reinstall the exhaust heat shied.

Tighten

•	Tighten the exhaust shield bolt to 2.0 N·m (18 lb in).

•	Tighten the exhaust shield nuts to 1.0 N·m (9 lb in).

5. Remove the caps on the lines.
6. Connect the fuel feed pipe quick-connect fitting at the in-pipe fuel filter. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar) .
7. Connect the fuel return pipe quick-connect fitting at the fuel tank. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar) .
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Remove the caps on the fuel lines.
10. Connect the fuel feed pipe quick-connect fitting at the engine compartment Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar) .
11. Connect the fuel return pipe quick-connect fitting at the engine compartment Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar) .
12. Tighten the fuel filler cap.
13. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
14. Inspect for fuel leaks.

14.1.

Turn the ignition switch ON for 2 seconds.

14.2.

Turn the ignition switch OFF for 10 seconds.

14.3.

Turn the ignition switch ON.

14.4.

Check for fuel leaks.