Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Saturn Outlook, 2010 GMC Acadia, 2010 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2010 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief (With CH-48027) or Fuel Pressure Relief (Without CH-48027) .
- Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to FUEL INJECTOR SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT .
- Remove air cleaner assembly. Refer to FUEL INJECTOR SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT .
- Disconnect the brake pressure modulator valve from the body to provide clearance for the fuel pipes. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement
- Disconnect the fuel feed pipe (2) quick connect fitting from the fuel rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) pipe (3) quick connect fitting from the EVAP purge solenoid. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Cap the fuel rail and the EVAP purge solenoid in order to prevent possible fuel and/or EVAP system contamination.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the intermediate steering shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
- Disconnect the fuel pump fuel feed pipe quick connect fitting (6) from the chassis fuel feed pipe. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Disconnect the EVAP canister vent front pipe quick connect fitting (5) from the chassis EVAP pipe. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Remove the fuel feed/EVAP pipe assembly clip (1) from the body.
- Remove the fuel feed/EVAP pipe assembly clip nut (3) and clip (2) from the stud.
- Loosen the fuel feed/EVAP pipe clip (4) bolt, and remove the fuel feed/EVAP pipe assembly from the vehicle.
- Mark the location of the retainers on the new pipes and remove the plastic retainers from the old pipes using a soapy solution.