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Removal Procedure

  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure before servicing any fuel system connection. Refer to the Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
    Fig 1: Blowing Dirt Out Of Fitting (Plastic Collar)
    GM155410Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in order to prevent eye injury.
  2. Using compressed air, blow any dirt out of the quick-connect fitting.
  3. Squeeze the plastic retainer release tabs.
    Fig 2: Squeezing Quick Connect Fitting Release Tabs (Plastic Collar)
    GM12777Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Pull the connection apart.
    Fig 3: Pulling Connection Apart (Plastic Collar)
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