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2-22 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Procedures

•○Check that the fuel hose joints are securely connected.
  Push and pull [A] the fuel hose joint [B] back and forth
    more than two times, and make sure it is locked.
                            WARNING
    Leaking fuel can cause a fire or explosion resulting
    in serious burns. Make sure the hose joint is in-
    stalled correctly on the delivery pipe by sliding the
    joint.
    If it does not locked, reinstall the hose joint.
Fuel Hose Replacement
• Remove      the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel
  System (DFI) chapter).
• Remove
  ing.
              the connector bracket from the air cleaner hous-

• Disconnect     the intake air temperature sensor connector.
• Be sure to place a piece of cloth around the fuel hose joint.
• using offa cloth
  Wipe        the dirt of the surface [A] around the connection
                   or a soft brush.

When removing with flat tip screwdriver
•Insert the flat tip screwdriver [A] into slit on the joint lock
 [B].
•Turn the driver to disconnect the joint lock.
When removing with fingers
•Open and push up [C] the joint lock with your fingers.
                            NOTICE
    Prying or excessively widening the joint lock ends
    for fuel hose removal will permanently deform the
    joint lock, resulting in a loose or incomplete lock
    that may allow fuel to leak and create the potential
    for a fire explosion. To prevent fire or explosion
    from a damaged joint lock, do not pry or excessively
    widen the joint lock ends when removing the fuel
    hose. The joint lock has a retaining edge that locks
    around the housing.

• Pull the fuel hose joint [A] out of the delivery pipe [B].
                            WARNING
    Fuel is flammable and explosive under certain con-
    ditions and can cause severe burns. Be prepared
    for fuel spillage; any spilled fuel must be completely
    wiped up immediately. When the fuel hose is dis-
    connected, fuel spills out from the hose and the
    pipe. Cover the hose connection with a clean shop
    towel to prevent fuel spillage.

• Clean the delivery pipe.
• Cover the delivery pipe with the vinyl bag to keep it clean.