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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Locating Chassis Fuel Hoses/Pipes
    GM1366114Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Clean the fuel/evaporative emissions (EVAP) pipe connections and surrounding areas before disconnecting the pipes in order to avoid possible contamination of the fuel/EVAP system.
  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
  2. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe (3) at the fuel rail (2). Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar) .
  3. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge pipe (1, 4). Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
  4. Cap the fuel rail and EVAP pipes in order to prevent possible contamination of the EVAP/fuel system.
  5. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
    6. Fig 2: View Of Left Catalytic Converter To The Exhaust Manifold Connection
    GM899634Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the nuts securing the left catalytic converter to the exhaust manifold.
    7. Fig 3: View Of Right Catalytic Converter To The Exhaust Manifold Connection
    GM899636Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the nuts securing the right catalytic converter to the exhaust manifold.
  8. Lower the catalytic converter assembly until it rests on the vehicle frame.
    9. Fig 4: Locating EVAP/Fuel Hose/Pipe Assembly Retaining Clips - 2WD
    GM899733Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Use the following procedure if the vehicle is equipped with 2-wheel drive (2WD):
    1. Support the transmission with a suitable transmission jack.
    2. Remove the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
    3. Lower the transmission slightly.
    4. Remove the EVAP/fuel hose/pipe assembly from the retaining clips (1) on the transmission.
    10. Fig 5: Locating EVAP/Fuel Hose/Pipe Assembly Retaining Clips - 4WD
    GM899734Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Use the following procedure if the vehicle is equipped with 4-wheel drive (4WD):
    1. Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - Front in Propeller Shaft.
    2. Remove the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Assembly Replacement in Transfer Case - NVG 126-NP4.
    3. Support the transmission with a suitable transmission jack.
    4. Remove the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
    5. Lower the transmission slightly.
    6. Remove the EVAP/fuel hose/pipe assembly from the retaining clips (1) on the transmission.
    11. Fig 6: Locating Chassis Fuel Hoses/Pipes
    GM1366114Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the EVAP/fuel hose/pipe bracket nut (5).
  12. Remove the fuel hose/pipe bracket (6) from the bellhousing stud.
    13. Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Feed Pipe & EVAP Pipes
    GM1368522Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Disconnect the EVAP pipe (2) from the fuel tank. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
  14. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe (1) from the fuel tank. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
  15. Cap the fuel and EVAP pipes at the fuel tank.
  16. Remove the EVAP/fuel hose/pipe assembly from the vehicle.
    17. IMPORTANT: Note the position of the EVAP/fuel hose/pipe assembly clips prior to disassembly.
  17. Remove the EVAP/fuel hose/pipe assembly retaining clips.
  18. Remove the fuel feed or return pipe to be replaced from the EVAP/fuel hose/pipe assembly.
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