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Removal Procedure

  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
  2. Fig 1: Identifying Pipe Retaining Clip
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  3. Remove the pipe retaining clip from the fuel feed pipe (1).
  4. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  5. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe from the engine fuel rail. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar) .
  6. Cap or plug the fuel pipe and the engine fuel rail to prevent contamination.
  7. Remove the rear brake pipe bracket retaining nuts and release the brackets from the body studs.
  8. Fig 2: View Of Fuel Hose/Pipe & Retainers At Vehicle Underbody
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  9. Release the pipe retainers (1) from the vehicle underbody.
  10. Remove the fuel feed pipe from the pipe retainers.
  11. Lower the rear of the pipe while moving the pipe rearward slightly, then lower the front of the pipe.
  12. Remove the fuel feed pipe from the vehicle.