Removal Procedure

Fig 1: Left Fuel Rail Cover

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CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (7.0L) in Engine Electrical.
Remove the left fuel rail cover.
Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to the Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .

Fig 2: Chassis Fuel Pipe, Fuel Feed Hose & Fuel Rail

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NOTE:

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.

Fig 3: EVAP Pipe Retainer & Chassis Fuel

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Disconnect the chassis fuel and evaporative emission (EVAP) pipe retainer (1) from the upper front of dash mounting stud (3).

Fig 4: Exhaust Intermediate Pipe

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CAUTION: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in Cautions and Notices.

Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the exhaust intermediate pipe.

Fig 5: View Of Driveline Tunnel Closeout Panel & Bolts

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Remove the driveline tunnel closeout panel. Refer to Driveline Tunnel Closeout Panel Replacement in Propeller Shaft.

Fig 6: View Of Chassis Pipes & Underbody Retainers

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