Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines: Removal

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WARNING: Place "NO OPEN FLAMES" signs near the working area.

CAUTION: Be careful not to spill fuel.

1. Release the fuel pressure. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>Fuel>PROCEDURE>RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE .
2. Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
   NOTE: This operation is required to release the inner pressure of the fuel tank.
3. Remove the floor mat. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Floor Mat>REMOVAL .
4. In the engine compartment, disconnect the fuel delivery tube (A) and evaporation hose (B).
   CAUTION:

   • Be careful not to spill fuel.
   • Catch the fuel from the tubes using a container or cloth.
   NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.

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5. Remove the fuel tank. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>Fuel Tank>REMOVAL .
6. Disconnect the quick connector, and remove the fuel delivery tube and jet pump tube from the fuel tank.
   CAUTION:

   • Be careful not to spill fuel.
   • Catch the fuel from the tubes using a container or cloth.
   NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.

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7. Disconnect the quick connector and remove the purge pipe.
   NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.

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8. Remove the body integrated unit. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>Body Integrated Unit>REMOVAL .
9. Remove the fuel pipe assembly from vehicle.