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Removal and Installation

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WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and can be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. Before servicing or disconnecting any of the fuel lines or fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spraying of fuel, which can cause personal injury or a fire hazard.
CAUTION: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very precise tolerances and fine clearances. It is therefore essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these components. Always install blanking plugs to any open orifices or tubes.
NOTE: During the repair or replacement of fuel-related components, all liquid and vapor fuel openings shall be capped, taped or otherwise appropriately protected to prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. All caps, tape and other protective materials shall be removed prior to installation.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  4. Disconnect the spring lock coupling at the engine and the vapor tube fitting at the purge valve. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  5. Remove the transmission. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 5R55S .
  6. Disconnect the spring lock coupling at the fuel filter, and the vapor tube fitting at the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  7. Remove the fuel lines from the vehicle.
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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