Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to the Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
- Do not repair the fuel feed or return pipes.
- Replace the fuel feed and return pipes with original equipment or with parts that meet the GM specifications for those parts. The replacement pipe must have the same type of fittings as the original pipe in order to ensure the integrity of the connection.
- Disconnect the fuel feed hose (2) from the chassis fuel feed pipe (3). Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar) .
- Cap the engine compartment fuel feed pipe.
- Disconnect the chassis fuel and EVAP pipe retainer (1) from the upper front of dash mounting stud (3).
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the exhaust intermediate pipe. Refer to Intermediate Pipe Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
- Remove the driveline tunnel closeout panel. Refer to Driveline Tunnel Closeout Panel Replacement in Propeller Shaft.
- Disconnect the chassis fuel pipe (5) from the underbody retainers (6).
- Remove the chassis fuel pipe.
CAUTION:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution
in Cautions and Notices.
NOTE:
CAUTION:
Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in Cautions and Notices.