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Removal Procedure

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  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
  2. Remove the pipe retaining clip (1) from the fuel feed pipe.
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Pipe Retaining Clip
    GM879147Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe from the engine fuel rail. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar) .
  4. Cap or plug the fuel pipe and the engine fuel rail to prevent contamination.
  5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  6. Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister for pipe removal access. Refer to Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Replacement 
  7. Disconnect the fuel filter from the engine feed fuel pipe. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar) .
    8. Fig 2: Removing Fuel Filter From Engine Feed Fuel Pipe
    GM889727Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the rear brake pipe bracket retaining nuts and release the brackets from the body studs.
    9. Fig 3: View Of Rear Brake Pipe Bracket Retaining Nut
    GM890000Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Release the pipe retainers (1) from the vehicle underbody.
    10. Fig 4: View Of Fuel Hose/Pipe & Retainers At Vehicle Underbody
    GM49888Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the fuel feed pipe from the pipe retainers.
  11. Lower the rear of the pipe while moving the pipe rearward slightly, then lower the front of the pipe.
  12. Remove the fuel feed pipe from the vehicle.
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