Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

IMPORTANT: There are several types of plastic fuel and evaporative emission (EVAP) quick connect fittings used on this vehicle. The following instructions apply to all types of plastic quick connect fittings except where indicated.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) in Engine Electrical.
Remove fuel fill cap.

CAUTION: Refer to SAFETY GLASSES AND COMPRESSED AIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

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

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Using compressed air, blow any dirt from around the quick connect fitting.

Fig 2: Squeezing Quick Connect Fitting Release Tabs (Plastic Collar)

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Squeeze the plastic quick connect fitting release tabs together to disengage the quick connect fitting. (This step applies to Bartholomew style fittings ONLY).

Fig 3: Disengaging Quick Connect Fitting (Plastic Collar)

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Squeeze where indicated by the arrows on both sides of the plastic ring to disengage the quick connect fitting.

Fig 4: Disengaging Quick Connect Fitting (Plastic Collar)

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Squeeze where indicated by the arrows on both sides of the plastic ring to disengage the quick connect fitting.

Fig 5: Pulling Connection Apart (Plastic Collar)

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Pull the connection apart.