Always Replace Acura's Fuel Pipe
This bulletin applies to all Acura vehicles equipped with direct injection engines. Some of the service information procedures involving removal and installation of the fuel system and engine parts require removing and installing the fuel joint pipe. Keep in mind that this is a must-replace part and it must never be reused.
Also, be sure to apply the polyethylene glycol lubricant from the replacement joint pipe kit and torque the joint pipe to specification. Failure to do these things will lead to fuel leaks (either right away or over time) that could result in a fire.
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