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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and then remove battery (-) terminal.
  2. Release the residual pressure in fuel line.

    (Refer to the Fuel Delivery System - Repair Procedures - "RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE ")

  3. Disconnect the low pressure fuel quick-connector (A).
    Fig 1: Low Pressure Fuel Quick-Connector
    G12162588Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the vapor hose (A) which is connected from the PCSV.
    Fig 2: Vapor Hose From PCSV
    G12162589Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Lift the vehicle.
  6. Remove the fuel tank.

    (Refer to Fuel Delivery System - "FUEL TANK ")

  7. Remove the center muffler assembly.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "MUFFLER ")

  8. Remove the fuel line fixing clip mounting bolt (A).
    Fig 3: Fuel Line Fixing Clip Mounting Bolt
    G12162590Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the heat protector (A) ater loosening the mounting nuts.
    Fig 4: Removing Heat Protector
    G12162591Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the fuel line (A).
Fig 5: Removing Fuel Line
G12162592Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.