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Removal Procedure

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NOTE: There are several types of Plastic Collar Fuel and Evaporative Emission Quick Connect Fittings used on this vehicle. The following instructions apply to all types of Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fittings except where indicated.
Fig 1: View Of Plastic Collar Fuel & Evaporative Emission Quick Connect Fittings
GM1210508Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NOTE: There are several types of Plastic Collar Fuel and Evaporative Emission Quick Connect Fittings used on this vehicle.
  • Bartholomew (1)
  • Q Release (2)
  • Squeeze to Release (3)
  • Sliding Retainer (4)

The following instructions apply to all of these types of Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fittings except where indicated.
  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure before servicing any fuel system connection. Refer to the Fuel Pressure Relief (Without CH-48027)  or Fuel Pressure Relief (With CH 48027) .
    2. Fig 2: Blowing Dirt Out Of Fitting (Plastic Collar)
    GM155410Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING: Refer to Safety Glasses and Compressed Air Warning .
    CAUTION: Refer to Fuel and Evaporative Emission Hose/Pipe Connection Cleaning Caution .
  2. Using compressed air, blow any dirt out of the quick-connect fitting.
    3. Fig 3: View Of Quick Connect Fitting Release Tabs (Plastic Collar)
    GM12777Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. This step applies to Bartholomew style connectors ONLY. Squeeze the plastic quick-connect fitting release tabs.
    4. Fig 4: Releasing Q Release Style Connectors (Plastic Collar)
    GM1205667Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. This step applies to Q Release style connectors ONLY. Release the fitting by Pushing the tab toward the other side of the slot in the fitting.
    5. Fig 5: Disengaging Quick Connect Fitting (Plastic Collar)
    GM1205675Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. This step applies to Squeeze to Release style connectors ONLY. Squeeze where indicated by arrows on both sides of the plastic ring surrounding the quick-connect fitting.
    6. Fig 6: View Of Sliding Retainer Style Connector
    GM1205683Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. This step applies to Sliding Retainer style connectors ONLY. Release the fitting by pressing on one side of the release tab causing it to push in slightly. If the tab doesn't move try pressing the tab in from the opposite side. The tab will only move in one direction.
    7. Fig 7: Pulling Connection Apart (Plastic Collar)
    GM12778Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING: Refer to Relieving Fuel Pressure Warning .
  7. Pull the connection apart.
  8. Using a clean shop towel, wipe off the male pipe end.
  9. Inspect both ends of the fitting for dirt and burrs.

    Clean or replace the components as required.

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