LeSabre V6-3.8L VIN K (1996)
Fuel Return Line: Service and Repair
Fuel Pipes - Engine Compartment to Fuel Filter
Fuel Feed And Return
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Relieve the fuel system fuel pressure, refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure.
2. Clean all engine fuel pipe connections and areas surrounding the engine fuel pipe connections before disconnecting the engine fuel pipe
connections to avoid possible contamination of the fuel system.
3. Remove the fuel feed (2) and fuel return (1) quick-connect fittings in the engine compartment, refer to Servicing Quick Connect Fittings.
4. Raise the vehicle.
5. Remove the quick-connect fittings on the engine-side of the in-pipe fuel filter.
6. Cap the in-pipe fuel filter pipe, the fuel feed pipe, and the fuel return pipe as needed to stop any fuel leakage.
7. Remove the fuel feed, fuel return, and EVAP pipe attaching hardware and the fuel feed, fuel return, and EVAP pipes.
8. Check the position of the fuel and EVAP pipes and the fuel and EVAP pipe attaching hardware for installation.
9. Inspect the pipes for bends, kinks, and cracks.
10. Repair or replace the pipe or pipes as required.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
WARNING: In order to Reduce the Risk of Fire and Personal Injury: If nylon fuel pipes are nicked, scratched or damaged during installation,
they must be replaced.
1. Install the new fuel feed, fuel return, and EVAP pipes and the fuel and EVAP pipe attaching hardware as noted during removal.
2. Remove the caps from the in-pipe fuel filter pipe, the fuel feed pipe, and the fuel return pipe.
3. Install new plastic connector retainers on the fuel pipes.
4. Install the quick-connect fittings at the in-pipe fuel filter, refer to Servicing Quick Connect Fittings.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Install the quick-connect fittings in the engine compartment.
7. Add fuel and install the fuel tank filler pipe cap.
8. Tighten the fuel tank filler pipe cap.
9. Install the negative battery cable.
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Turn the ignition switch to the On position for 2 seconds.
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Turn the ignition switch to the Off for 10 seconds.
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Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
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Check for fuel leaks.
