Tools Required

J 45059 Angle Meter

1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
2. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
3. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe (3) from the fuel rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .



4. Cap or plug the fuel feed pipe and the fuel rail in order to prevent system contamination.
5. Open the upper retainer (1) and remove the fuel feed pipe from the retainer.
6. Open the retainers (2, 3) attached to the studs on the front of dash and remove the fuel feed pipe.
7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .



8. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe (2) quick connect fitting from the fuel tank line. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .



9. Remove the side rail reinforcement bolts (1).



10. Remove the front frame bolts (1).
11. Remove the side rail reinforcements (3).



12. Remove the rear brake pipe bracket nuts and release the brackets from the body studs.
13. Release the pipe retainers from the vehicle underbody.
14. Remove the fuel feed pipe from the pipe retainers.
15. Lower the rear of the pipe while moving the pipe rearward slightly, then lower the front of the pipe.
16. Remove the fuel feed pipe from the vehicle.

1. Position the fuel feed pipe to the vehicle.
2. With the rear of the pipe positioned slightly rearward and down, raise the front of the pipe into position.
3. Install the remainder of the pipe into position.
4. Install the fuel feed pipe to the pipe retainers.
5. Secure the pipe retainers to the vehicle underbody.



6. Position the side rail reinforcements (3) to the side rail and frame.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

7. Install the front frame bolts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 100 N·m (73 lb ft) plus an additional 180 degrees using J 45059 .




8. Install the side rail reinforcement bolts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).




9. Connect the fuel feed pipe (2) quick connect fitting to the fuel tank line. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .



10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Remove the caps or plugs from the fuel pipe and the fuel rail.
12. Install the fuel feed pipe to the retainers (2, 3) and close the retainers.
13. Install the fuel feed pipe to the upper retainer (1) and close the retainer.



14. Connect the fuel feed pipe (2) to the fuel rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
15. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
16. Inspect for fuel leaks using the following procedure:

16.1.

Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF for 2 seconds.

16.2.

Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds.

16.3.

Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

16.4.

Inspect for fuel leaks.

17. Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .