Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Removal Procedure
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
- Disconnect the quick-connect fittings at the engine compartment fuel feed and return pipes. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar) .
- Plug the fuel pipes.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Disconnect the quick-connect fittings at the fuel sender fuel feed and return connecting pipes. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
- Remove the exhaust heat shield.
- 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 pipe 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 the hose overlap on the fuel pipe.
- Remove the fuel pipes from the body clips.
- Remove the fuel pipes (1).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.