Fuel Feed Pipe Replacement
Special Tools
• | EN-34730-91 Fuel Pressure Gauge |
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
Removal Procedure
Warning: Petrol or petrol vapours are highly flammable. A fire could occur if an ignition source is present. Never drain or store petrol or diesel fuel in an open container, due to the possibility of fire or explosion. Have a dry chemical (Class B) fire extinguisher nearby.
Warning: Always wear safety goggles when working with fuel in order to protect the eyes from fuel splash.
- Open the bonnet.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection : without Start/Stop System .
- Relieve the fuel pressure, using the test connection with EN-34730-91 gauge .
- Unclip the fuel feed pipe (1) from the fuel feed pipe clip (2).
- Release the fuel feed pipe (1) from the multiport fuel injection fuel rail (3).
- Close the fuel feed pipe (1) and the multiport fuel injection fuel rail (3) with EN-6015 plugs .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the exhaust pipe front hanger and front suspension support bolts (2).
- Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame bolt (3).
- Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame support.
- Unclip the fuel feed pipe (3) from the rear brake and fuel pipe clip (2).
- Disconnect the fuel feed pipe (3) from the fuel feed pipe connector (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Close the fuel feed pipe (3) and the fuel feed pipe connector (1) with EN-6015 plugs .
- Unclip the fuel feed pipe (1) from the other 5 brake and fuel pipe clips (2).
Note: Do not bend the fuel feed pipe.
- Remove the fuel feed pipe (1).
Installation Procedure
Note: Do not bend the fuel feed pipe.
- Install the fuel feed pipe (1).
- Clip the fuel feed pipe (1) into the 5 brake and fuel pipe clips (2).
- Remove the EN-6015 closer plugs from the fuel feed pipe connector (1) and the fuel feed pipe (3).
- Connect the fuel feed pipe (3) to the fuel feed pipe connector (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
- Clip the fuel feed pipe (3) into the rear brake and fuel pipe clip (2).
- Install the drivetrain and front suspension frame support.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Note: Do NOT reuse old bolts.
- Install the NEW drivetrain and front suspension frame bolt (3) and tighten to 160 N·m (118 lb ft).
- Install the NEW exhaust pipe front hanger bolts (2) - M8 and tighten to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
- Install the NEW front suspension support bolts (2) - M10 and tighten to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the EN-6015 closer plugs from the fuel feed pipe (1) and the multiport fuel injection fuel rail (3).
- Install the fuel feed pipe (1) to the multiport fuel injection fuel rail (3).
- Clip the fuel feed pipe (1) into the fuel feed pipe clip (2).
- Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection : without Start/Stop System .
- Close the bonnet.
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