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Repair Procedures: Removal

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

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

  3. Disconnect the low pressure fuel quick-connector (A).
    Fig 1: Locating Low Pressure Fuel Quick-Connector
    G12161502Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the vapor hose (A) which is connected to the PCSV.
    Fig 2: Locating Vapor Hose
    G12161503Courtesy 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: Locating Fuel Line Fixing Clip Mounting Bolt
    G12161504Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the heat protector (A) after loosening the mounting nuts.
    Fig 4: Locating Heat Protector
    G12161505Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the fuel line (A).
    Fig 5: Locating Fuel Line
    G12161506Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.