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Removal Procedure

    NOTE: Fuel/Vapor lines cannot be spliced or repaired. The line must be replaced (if damaged) with the same type of line.
  1. Position the vehicle on the hoist.
    2. CAUTION: 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.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  3. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
    4. Fig 1: Removing/Installing Front Fuel Feed & Return Lines At Fuel Rail
    GM892760Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: 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.
  4. Disengage the front fuel feed and return lines at the fuel rail using the SA9805E  .
  5. Remove the fuel line bracket bolt.
    6. IMPORTANT: To facilitate removal, it may be necessary to spray quick connects with penetrating oil to remove debris.
  6. Disengage the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge line underhood, located near the top of the passenger's side strut tower, using the SA9805E  .
  7. Remove the lines from the retaining clips.
    8. CAUTION: Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which the components are being removed.
  8. Raise the vehicle to a comfortable working height.
    9. Fig 2: Removing/Installing EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid Valve
    GM894280Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Never drain or store fuel in an open container due to the possibility of fire or explosion.
  9. Disconnect the front fuel feed, return, and front EVAP canister purge lines from the chassis fuel feed, return, and EVAP canister purger lines located near the passenger front wheel well.
  10. Disconnect the front fuel feed, return, and the front EVAP canister purge lines from the chassis fuel feed, return, and the EVAP canister purger lines located near passenger front wheel well.
  11. Remove the necessary lines.
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