Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Removal Procedure
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IMPORTANT: Clean all the fuel pipe connections and surrounding areas before disconnecting the pipes in order to avoid possible fuel system contamination.
  1. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator ReplacementΒ .
  2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief ProcedureΒ .
  3. Disconnect the fuel feed/return pipes (4) from the engine compartment pipes (5).
  4. Fig 1: View Of EVAP Pipe, Fuel Feed/Return Pipes & Engine Compartment Pipes
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  5. Discard the O-ring seals from fuel feed/return pipes.
  6. Cap the fuel pipes in order to prevent possible fuel system contamination.
  7. Remove the fuel feed/return pipe bracket nuts.
  8. Remove the fuel feed/return pipe bracket.
  9. Remove the fuel feed/return pipe bolt.
  10. Fig 2: View Of Fuel Feed/Return Pipe Bolt, Bracket & Nuts
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  11. Pull straight up on the pipes in order to remove the pipes from the fuel meter body.
  12. Remove and discard the following components from the fuel meter body:
    • Fuel seal retainers (1)
    • Upper fuel seals (2)
    • Spacer rings (3)
    • Lower fuel seals (4)
  13. Fig 3: View Of Fuel Seal Retainers, Upper Fuel Seals, Spacer Rings & Lower Fuel Seals
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RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.