For 1990-2009 cars

#### Special Tools

SA9805E /KM-796-A Fuel Line Separator

### Removal Procedure

Important:

• | In the presence of fuel vapors or escaping fuel - observe safety regulations and national legislation. Store drained fuel in a suitable, sealable container.

• | The vehicle fuel system is designed in petrol engines as a return-free fuel system.

1. Open the hood.

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

2. Disconnect the battery.

• | Disconnect the ground clamp from the negative terminal.

• | Loosen the nut.

3. Disconnect the front vent line (1) from tank vent valve (2).
4. Remove the front frame. Refer to Front Frame Replacement .
5. Remove the 2 fuel line brackets (4) from the underbody.

• | Remove the 2 bolts.

• | Remove the vent pipe (2).

6. Detail vent line (2) to quick-release fitting (3) using SA9805E /KM-796-A.
7. Remove the vent line from 4 dash brackets (1) and remove.

### Installation Procedure

1. Insert the vent line and install into the 4 dash brackets.
2. Attach the vent line to the central vent pipe.

Connect the quick-release fitting. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Install the 2 fuel line brackets to the underbody.

Install the fuel line.

Tighten
Tighten the 2 fuel line bracket bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

4. Install the front frame. Refer to Front Frame Replacement .
5. Install the vent line to the tank vent valve.
6. Connect the battery.

Connect the ground clamp to the negative terminal.

Tighten
Tighten the ground clamp nut to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

7. For programming procedures, refer to Control Module References .
8. Close the hood.