Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Removal: Removal

Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system (if equipped), then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Remove the fuel fill cap to relieve the fuel pressure in the tank.
Relieve the fuel pressure. See Fuel Pressure Relieving .
Check the fuel quick-connect fittings for dirt, and clean them if necessary.
Hold the connector (A) with one hand, and squeeze the retainer tabs (B) with the other hand to release the tabs from the locking pawls (C). Pull the connector off.
NOTE:
- Be careful not to damage the line (D) or other parts.
  Do not use tools.
- If the connector does not move, keep the retainer tabs pressed down, and alternately pull and push the connector until it comes off easily.
- Do not remove the retainer from the line; once removed, the retainer must be replaced with a new one.
Fig 1: Releasing Tabs From Locking Pawls
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Check the contact area (A) of the line (B) for dirt and damage.
- If the surface is dirty, clean it.
- If the surface is rusty or damaged, replace the fuel pump, fuel filter, fuel feed line or fuel return line.
Fig 2: Checking Contact Area For Dirt & Damage
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To prevent damage and keep foreign matter out, cover the disconnected connector and line ends with plastic bags (A).
NOTE:
- The retainer cannot be reused once it has been removed from the line.
  Replace the retainer when:
  - replacing the fuel pump.
  - replacing the fuel filter.
  - replacing the fuel feed line.
  - replacing the fuel return line.
  - it has been removed from the line.
  - it is damaged.

Fig 3: Covering Disconnected Connector & End Lines

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