Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
- Removal Procedure
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Warning:
Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning.
- Bartholomew (1)
- Q Release (2)
- Squeeze to Release (3)
- Sliding Retainer (4)
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief.
- 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.
- 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.
Note:
There are several types of plastic collar fuel and evaporative emission quick connect fittings used on this vehicle.
Warning:
Refer to Safety Glasses Warning.
Warning:
Refer to Relieving Fuel Pressure Warning.
- 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.
How to Identify Plastic Parts
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Plastic parts can be identified by the SAE code, which is usually found on the
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Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
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:
Vehicle Messages
DIC messages display when the status of the vehicle has changed and action may
be needed to correct the condition. Multiple messages appear one after another.
Press any of the DIC buttons on the turn signal lever to acknowledge and clear
them from the display. More urgent messages cannot be cle ...
Engine Overheating
The vehicle has an indicator to warn of the engine overheating.
If the decision is made not to lift the hood when this warning appears, get service
help right away. See Roadside Assistance Program.
If the decision is made to lift the hood, make sure the vehicle is parked on
a level surface.
T ...
Body Waterleak Repair
Warning: If the vehicle interior is exposed to moisture and becomes
soaked up to the level of the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), the SDM and
SDM harness connector must be replaced. The SDM could be activated when powered,
which could cause airbag deployment and result in person ...
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