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Removal Procedure

WARNING: Do not allow smoking or the use of open flames in the area where work on the fuel or EVAP system is taking place. Anytime work is being done on the fuel system, disconnect the negative battery cable, except for those tests where battery voltage is required.
WARNING: Whenever fuel lines are removed, catch fuel in an approved container. Container opening must be a minimum of 300 mm (12 in) diameter to adequately catch the fluid.
WARNING: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning .
CAUTION: Fuel/Vapor lines cannot be spliced or repaired. The line must be replaced (if damaged) with the same type of line.
    Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Feed Pipe Quick Connect Fitting At Fuel Rail
    GM1834975Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe quick connect fitting (3) from the fuel rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  3. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) pipe quick connect fitting (3) from the EVAP purge solenoid. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  4. Cap the fuel and EVAP lines in order to prevent system contamination.
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Rear Brake Line Fittings & Brake Pressure Module
    GM1836321Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the rear brake line fittings from the brake pressure module.
  6. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  7. Remove the EVAP canister. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement .
    8. Fig 3: View Of Chassis Fuel Supply Line, EVAP Canister Purge Hose/Pipe & EVAP Canister-To-Underbody Nuts
    GM1371133Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe quick connect fitting (2) from the fuel tank. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  9. Cap the fuel and EVAP lines in order to prevent system contamination.
    10. Fig 4: Identifying Left Rear Brake Line Fitting
    GM1836323Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disconnect the left rear brake line fitting from the brake crossover pipe.
    11. Fig 5: Identifying Right Rear Brake Line Fitting
    GM1836325Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Disconnect the right rear brake line fitting from the rear brake hose.
    12. Fig 6: Identifying Fuel/EVAP/Brake Pipe Clips & Push Pin
    GM1836322Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the push pin (1) from the underbody side rail hole.
  13. With the aid of an assistant, release the fuel/EVAP/brake pipe clips (2) from the underbody studs.
  14. Place the fuel/EVAP/brake pipe assembly on a clean work surface.
    15. Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Feed Pipe
    GM1836304Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the fuel feed pipe from the fuel/EVAP/brake pipe assembly clips.
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