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Old Jun 12, 2020 | 01:09 PM
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recently got new oem fuel lines in, im wondering if anyone knows of a guide or could guide me in replacing them all? I can't seem to figure out how to get into the areas that I need to disconnect the old lines and put the new ones In, thank you

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Old Jun 12, 2020 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Alex Fox
recently got new oem fuel lines in, im wondering if anyone knows of a guide or could guide me in replacing them all? I can't seem to figure out how to get into the areas that I need to disconnect the old lines and put the new ones In, thank you

Also forgive ne if this is in the wrong section im new to forums all together
I've replaced the fuel lines on both my wife's 2000 Accord LX, and my 99 Accord LX. The hardest part of the job is getting the plastic track cover thing off. As for the fittings, you need to use the special tool to get them apart. You might try renting one from the Zone or O'Reilly's. When I replaced the fuel tank on my 99 Accord, I removed the hoses at the sending unit. Mainly to make it easier to drop the tank, but also because I didn't want to mess with the fittings in front of the tank in that tight corner section, as they were rusty. Sorry, not much help, other than to give you a Good Luck with it, as it's a PIA job to do.
 
Old Jun 12, 2020 | 08:48 PM
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I've replaced the fuel lines on both my wife's 2000 Accord LX, and my 99 Accord LX. The hardest part of the job is getting the plastic track cover thing off. As for the fittings, you need to use the special tool to get them apart. You might try renting one from the Zone or O'Reilly's. When I replaced the fuel tank on my 99 Accord, I removed the hoses at the sending unit. Mainly to make it easier to drop the tank, but also because I didn't want to mess with the fittings in front of the tank in that tight corner section, as they were rusty. Sorry, not much help, other than to give you a Good Luck with it, as it's a PIA job to do.

How did you get into the space you needed to at the fuel tank to get to the line connections?, I just need to get it to where the lines will meet the rail
 
Old Jun 13, 2020 | 01:08 PM
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How did you get into the space you needed to at the fuel tank to get to the line connections?, I just need to get it to where the lines will meet the rail
I went thru the access cover in the trunk (behind the rear seat). I was also dropping the tank, which requires you to remove the entire rear subframe assembly to get the tank out. That was a full afternoon job just removing it.I think the connection there is squeeze connectors. It's been a few years since I did that job though.
The pocket under the rear seat is where the second set of line connections are. From there they switch to a plastic/rubber combo to go to the tank. If you're going after those, pre-soak them with PB Blaster or some other penetrating oil. Up front in the engine bay, things get very tight (for your hands), as the lines poke up more toward the middle of the car.
Keep in mind that the plastic tray/cage also has the brake line mixed in it, and if the fuel lines are rusty, so will the brake lines be. Just a heads up on that one. In the case of my wife's 2000 Accord, I was in there doing brake lines (had a leak), and did the fuel lines while I was there. They needed it.
 

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Old Jun 14, 2020 | 10:11 AM
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I went thru the access cover in the trunk (behind the rear seat). I was also dropping the tank, which requires you to remove the entire rear subframe assembly to get the tank out. That was a full afternoon job just removing it.I think the connection there is squeeze connectors. It's been a few years since I did that job though.
The pocket under the rear seat is where the second set of line connections are. From there they switch to a plastic/rubber combo to go to the tank. If you're going after those, pre-soak them with PB Blaster or some other penetrating oil. Up front in the engine bay, things get very tight (for your hands), as the lines poke up more toward the middle of the car.
Keep in mind that the plastic tray/cage also has the brake line mixed in it, and if the fuel lines are rusty, so will the brake lines be. Just a heads up on that one. In the case of my wife's 2000 Accord, I was in there doing brake lines (had a leak), and did the fuel lines while I was there. They needed it.


Ah ok fair enough easy enough, and with the engine side of it where exactly would the lines be going in, tried having a squiz yesterday and looks next to impossible without taking more **** out
 
Old Jun 15, 2020 | 12:12 PM
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Ah ok fair enough easy enough, and with the engine side of it where exactly would the lines be going in, tried having a squiz yesterday and looks next to impossible without taking more **** out
I think they come out right under the intake plenum if I remember right. I know I removed the throttle cable (took off the bracket) and the vac booster hose, and I think that was it back there, mainly to get room for my hands. I ended with all sorts of scratches on my arms before I started removing things. You'll have to work from both above and below to get the lines in place. It's very tight back there.
 
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