Engine Fuel Pipes

CAUTION: Safety glasses must be worn when using compressed air, as flying dirt particles may cause eye injury.

Fuel Outlet Tube:

Fuel Rail Removal And Installation:

Fuel Rail Assembly:

Remove or Disconnect:
1. Turn ignition "OFF"
2. Disconnect negative battery cable
3. Relieve fuel system pressure
4. Disconnect quick connect fittings at engine fuel pipes
5. Slide rubber dust covers from quick connect fittings at engine fuel pipes
6. Grasp both sides of fitting. Twist female connector 1/4 turn in each direction to loosen any dirt within fitting.
7. Using compressed air, blow dirt out of fitting
8. Choose correct tool from J 37088-A or J 39504 tool set for size of fitting. Insert tool into female connector, then push/pull inward to release locking tabs.
9. Pull connection apart

NOTE: If it is necessary to remove rust or burrs from fuel pipe, use emery cloth in a radial motion with the pipe end to prevent damage to O-ring sealing surface.

^ Using a clean shop towel, wipe off male pipe end.

^ Inspect both ends of fitting for dirt and burrs clean or replace components/assemblies as required.

10. Remove engine fuel pipe retaining bolts
11. Remove accelerator cable from routing clip
12. Remove fuel tube retainer from fuel rail
13. Remove engine fuel pipes
14. Remove and discard O-rings from fuel rail


Install or Connect:
1. Lubricate new O-rings with clean engine oil and install in fuel rail
2. Attach fuel pipes to fuel rail
3. Finger Tighten fuel tube retainer and retainer screw
4. Install engine fuel pipe retaining bolts
Torque Value: 5 N-m (45 lb.in.)
5. Connect quick connect fittings to engine fuel pipes
6. Apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male pipe end of engine fuel pipe, pressure gage adapter or fuel line shutoff adapter.
7. Push both sides of fitting together to cause the retaining tabs to snap into place
8. Once installed, pull on both sides of fitting to make sure connection is secure
9. Slide dust covers over quick connect fittings
10. Connect accelerator cable into routing clip
11. Tighten fuel filler cap
12. Connect negative battery cable


Inspect:
Turn ignition switch to the "ON" position for two seconds, then turn to the "OFF" position for ten seconds. Again turn to the "ON" position and check for leaks.