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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of EVAP Pipe, Fuel Feed/Return Pipes & Engine Compartment Pipes
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  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the chassis pipes (4) at the engine compartment pipes (5).
  4. Loosen the fuel pipes at the bellhousing stud clip (3).
  5. Fig 2: Locating Injector Fuel Inlet/Outlet Pipe Retainer Nuts
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  6. Remove the injector fuel inlet and outlet pipe retainer nuts.
  7. Remove the injector fuel inlet and the outlet pipe retainer.
  8. Fig 3: Identifying Rear Fuel Pipe Bracket Retaining Bolt
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  9. Remove the rear fuel pipe bracket retaining bolt.
  10. Fig 4: Expanded View Of Fuel Pipe O-Ring Seals
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  11. Pull straight up on the fuel pipes in order to remove the fuel pipes from the injector assembly.
  12. Remove the O-rings from both ends of the fuel feed and return pipes.
  13. Discard the O-rings.