Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra and 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:
Clean all the fuel feed/return and evaporative emission (EVAP) pipe connections and surrounding areas before disconnecting the pipes in order to avoid possible fuel/EVAP system contamination.
- Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
- Disconnect the fuel feed/return pipes (4) at the engine pipes (5).
- Disconnect the EVAP pipe (1).
- Cap the fuel feed/return and EVAP pipes in order to prevent possible fuel/EVAP system contamination.
- Remove the fuel feed/return pipe bracket nut.
- Remove the fuel feed/return pipe bracket from the stud.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the fuel feed/return pipe and EVAP pipe clip from the transmission.
- If equipped with 4-wheel drive (4WD), remove the fuel feed/return and EVAP pipes from the clip on the transfer case.
- Remove the EVAP canister. Refer to Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Replacement .
- Disconnect the fuel feed/return pipes at the fuel tank pipes. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
- Cap the fuel tank pipes.
- Remove the fuel feed/return and EVAP pipe clip nuts.
- Disconnect the fuel feed/return and EVAP pipe clips
- Remove the fuel feed/return and EVAP pipe assembly.