Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Blowing Dirt Out Of Fitting (Plastic Collar)

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CAUTION: Wear safety glasses when using compressed air, as flying dirt particles may cause eye injury.

Blow dirt out of the fitting using compressed air.

Fig 2: Releasing Connector (Plastic Collar)

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Depress the tabs on the connector housing in order to release the connector.

Fig 3: Pulling Connection Apart (Plastic Collar)

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Continue to depress the tabs while pulling the connector apart.

NOTE: If necessary, remove rust or burrs from the fuel pipes with an emery cloth. Use a radial motion with the fuel pipe end in order to prevent damage to the O-ring sealing surface. Use a clean shop towel in order to wipe off the male tube ends. Inspect all the connections for dirt and burrs. Clean or replace the components and assemblies as required.

Wipe off the male end using a clean shop towel.
Inspect both ends of the fitting for dirt and burrs.
Clean or replace the components as required.