Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 GMC Sierra and 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Clean all fuel and evaporative emission (EVAP) lines connections and surrounding areas prior to disconnecting the lines in order to avoid possible fuel and/or EVAP system contamination.
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to the Fuel Pressure Relief (Without CH 48027) or Fuel Pressure Relief (With CH 48027) .
- Disconnect the engine evaporative emission (EVAP) line (1) quick connect fitting from the chassis EVAP line. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Disconnect the fuel feed line quick connect fitting (2) from the fuel rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Cap the fuel rail and EVAP pipes.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Lower the rear of the transmission to access the bell housing fasteners. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement .
- Remove the fuel pipe bracket nut (1) from the bellhousing stud, and disconnect the plastic retainers (2) from the transmission.
- If equipped with 4-wheel drive (4WD), remove the fuel hose/pipe clip from the bracket on the transfer case.
- Disconnect the fuel pressure sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the EVAP canister vent solenoid clip (1) from the chassis EVAP line and secure out of the way.
- Remove the EVAP canister vent solenoid pipe clip (2) from the chassis EVAP line.
- Disconnect the fuel tank EVAP line quick connect fitting from the chassis line. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Disconnect the fuel tank fuel feed line quick connect fitting from the chassis line. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Cap the fuel and EVAP lines in order to prevent possible fuel and/or EVAP system contamination.
- Remove the fuel line bracket bolt (1).
- Remove the fuel/EVAP line clip nut (2).
- Remove the fuel/EVAP line clips from the frame and crossmember.
- Remove the fuel/EVAP line assembly from the vehicle.