Nicked a fuel line, need advice

[Cole2999]

Mid March I noticed my passenger side skid tray had turned into a snow shovel, blowing out the tray around the retaining fasteners in the front. I was at work and didn't have access to a jack, so I reached under and cut through the tray. Well I nicked one of the fuel lines, the green one IIRC.

So I'm trying to replace just one of the fuel lines, but all I seem to find is 1K0200059BF, which includes all 3. Does anyone have info on where/if I can get just one?

Secondly, I've never worked with fuel (properly) before. What should I be doing to minimize spilling here?

 

[king1138]

Probably the only place you can get a single fuel line is going to be the junkyard or take offs from eBay motors. Manufacturers almost always sell them as a set.

You'll never eliminate fuel spillage when doing lines, but you can minimize it by pulling the fuel pump relay or fuse and running the engine until it stalls. Then pull the line(s) off. Fortunately, fuel evaporates quickly so the amount you spill will be gone in just a few minutes. Take some precautions around the vapors, like keep away from heat sources and open flames of course. Then once you put the line in and have reinstalled the relay / fuse, make sure you turn the key to the on position several times before cranking. This will recharge the fuel lines.

 

[Cole2999]

Probably the only place you can get a single fuel line is going to be the junkyard or take offs from eBay motors. Manufacturers almost always sell them as a set.

You'll never eliminate fuel spillage when doing lines, but you can minimize it by pulling the fuel pump relay or fuse and running the engine until it stalls. Then pull the line(s) off. Fortunately, fuel evaporates quickly so the amount you spill will be gone in just a few minutes. Take some precautions around the vapors, like keep away from heat sources and open flames of course. Then once you put the line in and have reinstalled the relay / fuse, make sure you turn the key to the on position several times before cranking. This will recharge the fuel lines.

Exactly what I was looking for, thank you