Removal Procedure
CAUTION:
Refer to Fuel and EVAP Pipe Caution
in Cautions and Notices.
CAUTION:
Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Caution
in Cautions and Notices.
- Relieve the fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
- Remove the powertrain control module (PCM) retaining bolts (3) and nuts (6).
- Slide the PCM (1) off of the studs (5) and position the PCM out of the way.
- Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor electrical connector (1).
- Disconnect the fuel feed pipe (3) from the fuel rail. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar) .
- Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) purge pipe (1) from the EVAP canister purge valve.
- Disconnect the integral clip (2) from the wire harness bracket.
- Position the fuel feed pipe (3) above the PCM studs.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Use the following procedure with two wheel drive (2WD):
- Remove the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
- Lower the transmission slightly.
- Remove the EVAP/fuel hose/pipe assembly retaining bolt (3) from the transmission.
- Disengage the EVAP/fuel hose/pipe assembly from the clip (1) at the rear of the transmission.
- Use the following procedure with four wheel drive (4WD):
- Remove the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Assembly Replacement in Transfer Case - NVG 126-NP4.
- Remove the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
- Lower the transmission slightly.
- Remove the EVAP/fuel hose/pipe assembly retaining bolt (3) from the transmission.
- Remove the EVAP/fuel hose/pipe assembly (2) from the clip at the rear of the transmission.
- Remove the EVAP/fuel hose/pipe assembly (4) from the fuel pipe clip at the rear of the engine.
- Disconnect the EVAP purge pipe at the fuel tank. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
- Disconnect the chassis fuel feed pipe (1) from the fuel tank. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
- Disconnect the chassis EVAP pipe (2) from the fuel tank. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
- Remove the EVAP/fuel hose/pipe assembly from the vehicle.
- Remove the fuel/EVAP hose/pipe assembly retaining clips.
- Separate the fuel feed pipe (1) from the EVAP purge pipe (2).
NOTE:
Refer to Fuel and Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Hose/Pipe Connection Cleaning Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
Note the position of the EVAP/fuel hose/pipe assembly clips before disassembly.