Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
- Removal Procedure
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Warning:
Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning.
Note:
There are several types of plastic collar fuel and evaporative
emission quick connect fittings used on this vehicle.
- Bartholomew (1)
- Q Release (2)
- Squeeze to Release (3)
- Sliding Retainer (4)
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief.
Warning:
Refer to Safety Glasses Warning.
- Using compressed air, blow any dirt out of the quick-connect fitting.
- This step applies to Bartholomew style connectors ONLY. Squeeze the
plastic quick connect fitting release tabs.
- This step applies to Q Release style connectors ONLY. Release the fitting
by pushing the tab toward the other side of the slot in the fitting.
- This step applies to Squeeze to Release style connectors ONLY. Squeeze
where indicated by arrows on both sides of the plastic ring surrounding
the quick connect fitting.
Warning:
Refer to Relieving Fuel Pressure Warning.
- This step applies to Sliding Retainer style connectors ONLY. Release
the fitting by pressing on one side of the release tab causing it to push
in slightly. If the tab doesn't move try pressing the tab in from the opposite
side. The tab will only move in one direction.
- Pull the connection apart.
- Installation Procedure
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- Apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male connection end.
- Push both sides of the quick-connect fitting together in order to cause
the retaining feature to snap into place.
- Once installed, pull on both sides of the quick-connect fitting in order
to make sure the connection is secure.
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Plastic parts can be identified by the SAE code, which is usually found on the
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Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning.
Note: There are several types of Plastic Collar Fuel and Evaporative
Emission Quick Co ...
Other materials:
Hood Side Seal Replacement
Hood Side Seal Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Hood Side Seal Push-In Retainer (Qty:?€‰6)
2
Hood Side Seal
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Front Bumper Impact Bar Lower Bracket Replacement
Front Bumper Impact Bar Lower Bracket Replacement
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper opening cover. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Opening
Lower Cover Replacement.
1
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Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LDE, LUW)
Special Tools
BO-38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
Disengage the heater inlet hose quick connect clip (1) at the heater
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