K 1500 Truck 4WD V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
Tighten
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Tighten the fuel pipe nuts to 30.O Nm (22 lb. ft).
7. Tighten the fuel filler cap.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
9. Check for fuel leaks.
9.1.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position for 2 seconds.
9.2.
Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position for 10 seconds.
9.3.
Again, turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
9.4.
Check for fuel leaks.
Steel Fuel Line Repair
Line Repair
1. Cut a piece of fuel hose 4 inches (100 mm) longer than the section of line to be removed. If you remove more than 6 inches (152 mm), use a
combination of steel pipe and hose. The hose length should not be more than 10 inches total.
2. With a tube cutter, cut a section of the pipe to replace. Use the first step to form a bead on the ends of the pipe and, also, on the new section of
pipe, if used.
3. Slide the hose clamps onto the pipe and push the hose 2 inches (51 mm) onto each portion of the fuel pipe. Tighten a clamp on each side of the
repain
4. Secure fuel line to the frame.
5. Check for leaks.