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Removal Procedure

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IMPORTANT: Clean all the fuel pipe connections and surrounding areas before disconnecting the pipe in order to avoid possible fuel system contamination.
  1. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .
  2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
  3. Disconnect the fuel feed chassis pipe from the engine compartment feed pipe (1). Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar) .
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Fuel Feed Chassis Pipe
    GM1528274Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Cap the fuel pipe in order to prevent possible fuel system contamination.
  5. Remove the fuel pipe bracket nuts (510).
    Fig 2: Removing Fuel Meter Body, Pipes & Brackets
    GM1501487Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the fuel pipe bracket (753).
  7. Remove the fuel pipe bolt (509).
  8. Pull straight up on the pipes in order to remove the pipe (700) from the fuel meter body.
  9. Remove and discard the following components from the fuel meter body:
    Fig 3: View Of Fuel Seal Retainers, Upper Fuel Seals, Spacer Rings & Lower Fuel Seals
    GM817575Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    • Fuel seal retainers (1)
    • Upper fuel seals (2)
    • Spacer rings (3)
    • Lower fuel seals (4)