Fuel Lines: Notes

Check the fuel lines and related parts for any of the following problems, and repair or replace them as needed:

Improperly routed or loose vent hoses inside the trunk.
Looseness (broken line retainers), damage, or leaks in the fuel feed lines on the bottom of the vehicle.
Damage or leaks at the fuel joint block.
Damage in the fuel tank relief valve (PRD) line, or a missing end cap on the line.
Leaks in the fuel line fittings or the fuel receptacle.
Excessive wear on the fuel receptacle (see Service Bulletin 08-085, Civic GX Fuel Receptacle Check).
Damage to the fuel receptacle O-ring or the fuel receptacle end cap.

Fig 1: Fuel Line Schematic & Fitting Torque Specifications

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NOTE:

Check all hose clamps and retighten if necessary.
Apply silicon grease (Shinetsu silicon GR10M) or glycol compressor oil (Mobile GLYGOYLE 22) to a new O-ring, and carefully install it into its proper position.

*: Apply silicon grease (PARKER CHRISTO-LUB) to a new O-ring at fuel filter housing and drain plug, and carefully install it into its proper position.

Fig 2: Exploded View Of Fuel Tank & Lines

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Fig 3: Details Of A, B, C & D Of Exploded View Of Fuel Tank & Lines

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