Engine Covers removal?
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Engine Covers removal?
I am a little stuck and don't want to break anything.
(1) how do I remove the zip tie fixtures that hold the wire bundle to the
plenum. They expand after inserted into the hole. Do I just cut them and buy new ones from Chevy ?? I have "searched " without success.
(2) I have removed the retainer clip that holds the steel line near the driver side near the firewall. It looks like it is just a pull off. It rotates
freely and moves up and down slightly. I cannot see any other clamping
method using a mirror looking up from the engine side.
Do I just pull ??
Thanks for your help
(1) how do I remove the zip tie fixtures that hold the wire bundle to the
plenum. They expand after inserted into the hole. Do I just cut them and buy new ones from Chevy ?? I have "searched " without success.
(2) I have removed the retainer clip that holds the steel line near the driver side near the firewall. It looks like it is just a pull off. It rotates
freely and moves up and down slightly. I cannot see any other clamping
method using a mirror looking up from the engine side.
Do I just pull ??
Thanks for your help
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The fuel line uses a special tool to get it to release. It is a ring that slips over the small tube and then you push the ring up into the cap and that releases the fingers in the cap and the fuel line will slip off. To reinstall, just push back on and it'll re-lock.
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I am a little stuck and don't want to break anything.
(1) how do I remove the zip tie fixtures that hold the wire bundle to the
plenum. They expand after inserted into the hole. Do I just cut them and buy new ones from Chevy ?? I have "searched " without success.
(2) I have removed the retainer clip that holds the steel line near the driver side near the firewall. It looks like it is just a pull off. It rotates
freely and moves up and down slightly. I cannot see any other clamping
method using a mirror looking up from the engine side.
Do I just pull ??
Thanks for your help
(1) how do I remove the zip tie fixtures that hold the wire bundle to the
plenum. They expand after inserted into the hole. Do I just cut them and buy new ones from Chevy ?? I have "searched " without success.
(2) I have removed the retainer clip that holds the steel line near the driver side near the firewall. It looks like it is just a pull off. It rotates
freely and moves up and down slightly. I cannot see any other clamping
method using a mirror looking up from the engine side.
Do I just pull ??
Thanks for your help
Here is mine completed:
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The fuel line uses a special tool to get it to release. It is a ring that slips over the small tube and then you push the ring up into the cap and that releases the fingers in the cap and the fuel line will slip off. To reinstall, just push back on and it'll re-lock.
Elmer
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Any parts store. They are fuel line tools and they come usually as a set. They can be plastic or metal.
Hang on and I'll take a picture and post it.
The small end is pushed up into the cap. The large ring is to grip the tool while you push it into the cap, while it's in, pull off the cap from the line. Have a rag handy, fuel can come out of the line and make a mess.
Elmer
Hang on and I'll take a picture and post it.
The small end is pushed up into the cap. The large ring is to grip the tool while you push it into the cap, while it's in, pull off the cap from the line. Have a rag handy, fuel can come out of the line and make a mess.
Elmer
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I bought the fuel line tool and the disconnection is done.
Yes, I agree that I could fashion a support using off the shelf
zip ties except the drivers side back one is an elevated part.
I might have to do something special with that. I am going to the dealer
tomorrow to see what they can get. A friend says he has used panel removal tools or needle nose pliers.
Yes, I agree that I could fashion a support using off the shelf
zip ties except the drivers side back one is an elevated part.
I might have to do something special with that. I am going to the dealer
tomorrow to see what they can get. A friend says he has used panel removal tools or needle nose pliers.
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x2 on this.
I tried my trim tools to no avail. I just yanked harder...
However, I would HIGHLY recommend disconnecting the plugs to all the coils first. The xmas tree clips release abruptly and you could damage the wires into plugs if still attached given the minimal slack.
Fortunately the subsequent installation/removals of these are much easier. I've probably done mine ~5 times with my intake manifold swaps. They still hold plenty well, but pull out easily.
I tried my trim tools to no avail. I just yanked harder...
However, I would HIGHLY recommend disconnecting the plugs to all the coils first. The xmas tree clips release abruptly and you could damage the wires into plugs if still attached given the minimal slack.
Fortunately the subsequent installation/removals of these are much easier. I've probably done mine ~5 times with my intake manifold swaps. They still hold plenty well, but pull out easily.
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(2) I needed more clearance from the fuel line to take out the lower
cover insulator panel.
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x2 on this.
I tried my trim tools to no avail. I just yanked harder...
However, I would HIGHLY recommend disconnecting the plugs to all the coils first. The xmas tree clips release abruptly and you could damage the wires into plugs if still attached given the minimal slack.
Fortunately the subsequent installation/removals of these are much easier. I've probably done mine ~5 times with my intake manifold swaps. They still hold plenty well, but pull out easily.
I tried my trim tools to no avail. I just yanked harder...
However, I would HIGHLY recommend disconnecting the plugs to all the coils first. The xmas tree clips release abruptly and you could damage the wires into plugs if still attached given the minimal slack.
Fortunately the subsequent installation/removals of these are much easier. I've probably done mine ~5 times with my intake manifold swaps. They still hold plenty well, but pull out easily.
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you don't need to remove the fuel line to remove anything on or around your intake. just trying to help.
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