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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Fuel Fill Hose
    GM1823384Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief (Without CH-48027) , Fuel Pressure Relief (CH-48027) .
  2. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining (L59) , Fuel Tank Draining (Without L59) .
  3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Clean all the fuel pipe connections and the surrounding areas before disconnecting the fuel pipes in order to avoid possible contamination of the fuel system.
  5. Loosen the fuel fill hose clamp.
  6. Disconnect the fuel fill hose (1) from the filler tube.
  7. Disconnect the fuel fill vent hose (2) from the filler tube.
  8. Disconnect the rear fuel return pipe at the chassis fuel return pipe. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  9. Disconnect the rear fuel feed pipe at the chassis fuel feed pipe. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
    10. Fig 2: View Of Fuel Sender
    GM1823416Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. With the aid of an assistant, support the fuel tank.
  11. Remove and discard the attaching bolts (1) from the fuel tank strap .
  12. Remove the fuel tank straps (2).
  13. Carefully lower the fuel tank.
  14. Disconnect the fuel tank module and the fuel pump electrical connectors.
  15. Remove the fuel tank.
  16. Place the fuel tank in a suitable work area.
    17. Fig 3: View Of Fuel Tank & Components
    GM1822370Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Remove the fuel tank module (1) and the fuel pipes from the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement .
  18. Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) hoses from the fuel tank.
  19. On models with EVAP canister mounted to fuel tank, remove two tie down straps from the (EVAP) canister (2) then remove the canister from the fuel tank. Discard tie down straps.
  20. On all models, remove the fuel fill hose from the fuel tank.
  21. Remove the fuel tank from the fuel tank shield (3).
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