Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines: Removal

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Delivery And Evaporation Lines

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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 RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel.>
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 REMOVAL , Floor Mat.>
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.
   Fig 2: Disconnecting Quick Connector

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   Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Delivery Tube And Evaporation Hose

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5. Remove the fuel tank. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Tank.>
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.
   Fig 4: Disconnecting Quick Connector

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7. Disconnect the quick connector and remove the purge pipe.
   NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.
   Fig 5: Disconnecting Quick Connector

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   Fig 6: Locating Quick Connector And Purge Pipe

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8. Remove the body integrated unit.
   1. Remove the knee airbag module. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Knee Airbag Module.>
   2. Release the lock and remove the fuse holder from the relay & fuse box.
      Fig 7: Locating Lock And Fuse Holder

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   3. Disconnect the connectors from the relay & fuse box.
   4. Remove the bolts (A) and nuts (B), and remove the relay & fuse box.
      Fig 8: Identifying Relay & Fuse Box Bolts And Nuts

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   5. Release the lock and remove the relay block.
      Fig 9: Locating Lock And Relay Block

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   6. Disconnect the connector from body integrated unit.
   7. Remove the bolt (A) and nut (B), and remove the body integrated unit along with the bracket.
      Fig 10: Identifying Body Integrated Unit Bolt And Nut

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9. Remove the fuel pipe assembly from vehicle.