Removal Procedure

WARNING:

Refer to GASOLINE/GASOLINE VAPORS CAUTION .

Fig 1: Identifying Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting

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NOTE:

There are several types of plastic collar fuel and evaporative emission quick connect fittings used on this vehicle.

Bartholomew (1)
Q Release (2)
Squeeze to Release (3)
Sliding Retainer (4)

The following instructions apply to all of these types of plastic collar quick connect fittings except where indicated.

Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to the FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF (WITH J 34730-1A) and FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF (WITHOUT J 34730-1A) .

Fig 2: Blowing Dirt Out Of Quick-Connect Fitting
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WARNING:
- Refer to FUEL AND EVAPORATIVE EMISSION HOSE/PIPE CONNECTION CLEANING NOTICE .
- Refer to SAFETY GLASSES CAUTION .
Using compressed air, blow any dirt out of the quick-connect fitting.

Fig 3: Locating Bartholomew Style Plastic Quick Connect Fitting Release Tabs
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This step applies to Bartholomew style connectors ONLY. Squeeze the plastic quick connect fitting release tabs.

Fig 4: Locating Q Release Style Connectors Tabs
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This step applies to Q Release style connectors ONLY. Release the fitting by Pushing the tab toward the other side of the slot in the fitting.

Fig 5: Locating Squeeze To Release Connector Fitting
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This step applies to Squeeze to Release style connectors ONLY. Squeeze where indicated by arrows on both sides of the plastic ring surrounding the quick connect fitting.

Fig 6: Locating Sliding Retainer Style Quick Connect Fitting
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This step applies to Sliding Retainer style connectors ONLY. Release the fitting by pressing on one side of the release tab causing it to push in slightly. If the tab doesn't move try pressing the tab in from the opposite side. The tab will only move in one direction

Fig 7: Pulling Connector Apart
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WARNING:
Refer to RELIEVING FUEL PRESSURE CAUTION .
Pull the connection apart.