Removal Procedure
WARNING:
Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which the components are being removed.
WARNING:
Do not allow smoking or the use of open flames in the area where work on the fuel or EVAP system is taking place. Anytime work is being done on the fuel system, disconnect the negative battery cable, except for those tests where battery voltage is required.
WARNING:
Whenever fuel lines are removed, catch fuel in an approved container. Container opening must be a minimum of 300 mm (12 in) diameter to adequately catch the fluid.
CAUTION:
Fuel/Vapor lines cannot be spliced or repaired. The line must be replaced (if damaged) with the same type of line.
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief (with CH 48027-100) or Fuel Pressure Relief (w/o CH 48027-100) .
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
- Disconnect the chassis fuel feed line quick connect fitting (2) from the fuel rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Disconnect the chassis evaporative emission (EVAP) line quick connect fitting (1) from the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Remove the brake, fuel and EVAP line retainers (1) from the underbody and side rail.
- Remove the brake, fuel and EVAP line retainers (2) from the underbody studs.
- Remove the brake line retainers (3) from the underbody side rail.
- Remove the brake, fuel and EVAP line bundle (1) from the vehicle.
- Remove the chassis fuel feed line (1) from the retainers.