Suzuki Vitara (LY) 2016-2017 · Service Manual D16AA · Repair Instructions

Fuel Pipe Removal and Installation

Precautions: Precautions for Fuel System Service · General safety (00)

Before performing the following procedure, observe Precautions for Fuel System Service:D16AA.
Removal
1)Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
2)Remove right main floor undercover. icon 
3)Disconnect fuel pipe joint and fuel hoses (3) from fuel pipes (2) at both front and rear ends of each fuel pipe. icon 
4)Mark the location of clamps (1) on fuel pipes (2), so that the clamps can be reinstalled to original positions.
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5)Remove fuel pipes (2) together with clamps (1) from vehicle.
6)Remove clamps (1) from pipes (2).
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Installation
1)Install clamps to marked locations on pipes. Replace any clamp that is deformed or its claw is bent or broken with new one.
2)Install pipes with pipe clamps to vehicle.
3)Connect fuel hoses to pipes. icon 
WARNING:
Failure to take proper precautions when reinstalling the fuel tank connections can result in fuel leakage or damage.
Clean the outside surface of the pipe where each quick joint is to be installed, push the pipe into the joint until the joint lock clicks, and then check that the pipe is connected securely.
4)Check for fuel leakage. icon 
5)Install right main floor undercover. icon