I believe this plastic connector is bolted to
the engine firewall using 10mm screws.  I think the
screws are inserted and tightened or loosened from
the engine side.  One end of the connector sticks through
from the engine side to the transmission side of the firewall
and the fuel line attaches to this side from the fuel filter/pump.

You can replace the plastic adapter without jacking the vehicle.
It's easier to access the transmission side of the adapter from
under the vehicle.  A lot of people replace this adapter with steel
tubing.  I for one replaced my adapter with the OEM adapter.  I don't
guess it really matters as long as there is no fuel leak when you
get done.

JB  88 GL Guido

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Deke Rivers
Sent: Sunday, October 04, 2009 8:47 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Fuel Line Firewall Piece

Since the topic is fuel lines this evening - what's the easiest (I realize
this is a relative term) way to replace the plastic piece at the fire wall?
Can it be replaced from the engine side?  Or do you have to do it from
below?  Does the van need to be on a lift?  Or jacked up on one side?  I
need to do it but can't quite figure out how to go about it.

Deke

86" Westy