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Fuel Return Line > < Fuel Pump to Fuel Filter Line

Puma 1998 (06.1997-12.2001)

Fuel Tank and Lines - Fuel Filter to Fuel Injection Supply Manifold Line Puma 1998 (06/1997-12/2001)
Removal and Installation

Removal

WARNING:
WARNING:Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
NOTE:
NOTE:It will be necessary to raise the vehicle in order to carry out this procedure.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  1. De-pressurize the fuel system. For additional information, refer to Section  310-00 Fuel System - General Information.

  1. Remove the flexible coupling to the steering gear pinion shaft pinch bolt.

  1. Loosen the flexible coupling to the column shaft pinch bolt.
  1. Loosen the front wheel nuts.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section  100-02 Jacking and Lifting.
  1. Remove the front wheels.
  1. Remove the catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to Section  309-00 Exhaust System.

  1. Partially lower the front crossmember.

  1. Detach the exhaust system from the front hanger insulator.

  1. Detach the exhaust system from the center hanger insulator.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:When detaching the exhaust system allow the system to be supported by the rear suspension assembly.
    Detach the exhaust system from the three rear hanger insulators.

  1. Remove the center and rear exhaust heat shields.

  1. Detach the fuel supply line from the retaining clips.

  1. Detach the parking brake cable and conduit from the retaining clips.

  1. Detach the fuel supply and return lines from the retaining clips.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Fuel supply line connectors are white or are identified by a white band.
    Disconnect the fuel supply line from the fuel rail supply line. For additional information, refer to Section  310-00 Fuel System - General Information.

  1. Disconnect the fuel supply line from the fuel filter. For additional information, refer to Section  310-00 Fuel System - General Information.
  1. Remove the fuel supply line.

Installation

WARNING:
WARNING:Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Fuel Return Line > < Fuel Pump to Fuel Filter Line