Removal Procedure
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- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief (With CH 48027)
or Fuel Pressure Relief (Without CH 48027)
.
- Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement
.
- Disconnect the fuel feed pipe (3) from the fuel rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
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- Cap or plug the fuel feed pipe and the fuel rail in order to prevent system contamination.
- Open the upper retainer (1) and remove the fuel feed pipe from the retainer.
- Open the retainers (2, 3) attached to the studs on the front of dash and remove the fuel feed pipe.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
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- Disconnect the fuel feed pipe (2) quick connect fitting from the fuel tank line. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
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- Remove the side rail reinforcement bolts (1).
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- Remove the front frame bolts (1).
- Remove the side rail reinforcements (3).
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- Remove the rear brake pipe bracket nuts and release the brackets from the body studs.
- Release the pipe retainers from the vehicle underbody.
- Remove the fuel feed pipe from the pipe retainers.
- Lower the rear of the pipe while moving the pipe rearward slightly, then lower the front of the pipe.
- Remove the fuel feed pipe from the vehicle.