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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Ground Strap To Frame
    GM1766571Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Partially drain the fuel tank below the level of the fuel fill tube. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle, high enough to access the fuel fill hose through the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the left rear pickup box wheelhouse liner. Refer to Pickup Box Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
  4. Remove the fuel fill hose ground strap bolt.
  5. Remove the ground strap from the frame.
    6. Fig 2: Relieving Fuel System Pressure
    GM1766208Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Loosen the fuel fill hose clamp (2) at the fuel tank.
  7. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) line (1) quick connect fitting from the fill tube vent line. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  8. Separate the fuel fill hose from the fuel tank.
    9. Fig 3: View Of Fuel Filler Hose
    GM1361727Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the fuel fill hose screws.
  10. Remove the fuel fill hose from the vehicle.
  11. Cap the open end of the fuel tank in order to prevent system contamination.
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