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Removal Procedure

  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Fuel Pressure Relief 
  2. Drain the fuel tank. Fuel Tank Draining 
  3. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (without KL9) , or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (with KL9)
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  5. Exhaust Muffler @ Vehicle - Remove - Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LE2)
  6. Rear Wheelhouse Liner - Right Side @ Vehicle - Remove - Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
  7. GM5508968Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Wiring Harness (1) - Disconnect [2x]

  8. Wiring Harness Retainer - Release [4x]
  9. GM5508969Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Fuel Tank Filler Hose Clamp (1) @ Fuel Tank Filler Hose - Loosen

  10. Fuel Tank Filler Hose (2) @ Fuel Tank - Disconnect
  11. Evaporative Emission Pipe (3) @ Fuel Tank Filler Pipe - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service 
  12. Evaporative Emission Canister Air Inlet Hose (1) @ Evaporative Emission Canister - Disconnect

  13. GM5508971Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Fuel Feed Pipe-Fuel Tank (1) @ Fuel Feed Pipe-Underbody - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service 

  14. Evaporative Emission Pipe-Fuel Tank (2) @ Evaporative Emission Pipe-Underbody - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service 
  15. GM5508972Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Place a suitable adjustable jack under the fuel tank.

  16. Fuel Tank Strap Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
  17. Fuel Tank Strap (2) - Remove [2x]
  18. GM5508973Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Fuel Tank (1) - Remove

  19. Transfer components as necessary.