- Refer to the Air Cleaner Element Cleaning.
Fuel Hose Replacement
Caution: When removing and installing the fuel hose joint, do not apply strong force to the outlet pipe on the fuel pump and delivery pipe on the throttle body assy. The pipes made from resin could be damaged.
- Remove the fuel tank (See Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
- Be sure to place a piece of cloth [A] around the fuel hose joint.
- Insert a minus screwdriver [B] into the slit [C] on the joint lock.
- Turn [A] the driver to disconnect the joint lock [B].
- Pull [C] the fuel hose joint [D] out of the delivery pipe.
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Warning: Be prepared for fuel spillage; any spilled fuel must be completely wiped up immediately. When the fuel hose is disconnected, fuel spills out from the hose and the pipe. Cover the hose connection with a clean shop towel to prevent fuel spillage.
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- Install the new fuel hose so that the white mark [A] side faces throttle body assy.
- Insert [B] the fuel hose joint [C] straight onto the delivery pipe until the hose joint clicks.
- Push [D] the joint lock [E].
- Push and pull [A] the fuel hose joint [B] back and forth more than two times and make sure it is locked and doesn't come off.
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Warning: Make sure the fuel hose joint is installed correctly on the delivery pipe or the fuel could leak.
If it comes off, reinstall the hose joint.
- Run the fuel hose correctly (See Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter).
- Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).
- Start the engine and check the fuel hose for leaks.
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