WITH HITCH: this next part will cover if you have a factory tow hitch. Grab your blade screwdriver and pop out the 4 plastic clips holding the bumper to the skidplate. There will also be a ziptie you'll need to cut. A small pinch will release a clip, releasing this hose to drop down. In there you'll find the rear diff breather hose, the skinniest hose. These were a little difficult to pull off. The largest hose and the next smallest size hose will have hose clamps on them. Disconnect the two lines coming from the fuel tank, and the small hose directly next to the fuel filter. Next, Jack up the rear axle and support it.

Disconnect the negative battery terminal, replace fuse, and close the hood. You will either not start, or start for a short period of time and stall. Open your hood and locate any fuel relay or fuse. Pull into your work zone exactly where you want to be because you won't be able to start the engine until this job is completed. I did not have one and am sore from stuff falling on me.įirst step, depressurize fuel system. (My cheater pipe was 3 1/2' long and I still had stuggles)īlade screwdriver / 9/32' for hose clampsĪ helper, big time.

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