Fill Line Union (Check Valve): Removal

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: The fill line union may also be referred to as check valve.
  1. Relieve the CNG fuel system pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE (CNG)Β .
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the fuel tank cover. See Figure.
  4. Remove the tank vent boot cover nuts and the cover.
  5. Disconnect the three harness connectors.
  6. Loosen the clamp at the tank vent boot and peel back the boot to expose the union. See Figure.
  7. Disconnect the fill lines at the union.
  8. Remove the fill line union.
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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