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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear floor service hole cover.
  3. Discharge the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
    4. CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning
  4. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal.
  5. Disconnect the fuel tank main tube.
  6. Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose for FWD.
  7. Remove the fuel pump gage retainer for AWD.
  8. Remove the fuel pump gage retainer for FWD.
  9. Remove the fuel suction tube assembly for AWD.
  10. Remove the fuel sender gage assembly.
    11. Fig 1: Exploded View Of Fuel Pump Filter Hose & Claw (AWD)
    GM2016673Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the fuel pump for AWD.
  12. Release the claw and disconnect the fuel pump filter hose.
    13. Fig 2: Exploded View Of Jet Pump Nozzle
    GM2016971Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Disengage the claw of the jet pump nozzle.
  14. Using a screwdriver with the tip taped, remove the jet pump.
    15. Fig 3: Identifying O-Ring & Jet Pump
    GM2016973Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the O-ring from the jet pump.
    16. Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Pump Sub-Tank E-Ring & Claws
    GM2016677Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do not separate the tube indicated in the illustration.
  16. Remove the E-ring and separate the 2 claws, then remove the fuel pump sub-tank.
    17. Fig 5: Locating Fuel Pump Harness Connector
    GM2016703Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Disconnect the fuel pump harness connector.
    18. Fig 6: View Of No. 1 Fuel Suction Support
    GM2016679Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the 2 claws and remove the No. 1 fuel suction support.
    19. Fig 7: View Of Fuel Filter Assembly
    GM2016714Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Do not damage the fuel pump filter or fuel filter. Do not remove the suction filter. Do not use either the fuel pump or the suction filter if the suction filter is removed from the fuel pump.
  19. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the 5 claws, and remove the suction filter and fuel pump from the fuel filter.
    20. Fig 8: Identifying Fuel Pump Connector
    GM2016683Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Disconnect the fuel pump connector.
    21. Fig 9: Locating O-Ring & Fuel Pump
    GM2016686Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Remove the O-ring from the fuel pump.
    22. Fig 10: Exploded View Of Fuel Pump Filter Hose & Claw (AWD)
    GM2016673Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Remove the fuel pump for FWD.
  23. Release the claw and disconnect the fuel pump filter hose.
    24. Fig 11: Identifying Fuel Pump Sub-Tank E-Ring & Claws
    GM2016677Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do not separate the tube indicated in the illustration.
  24. Remove the E-ring and separate the 2 claws, then remove the fuel pump sub-tank.
    25. Fig 12: Locating Fuel Pump Harness Connector
    GM2016703Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Do not damage the wire harness.
  25. Disconnect the fuel pump harness connector.
    26. Fig 13: View Of No. 1 Fuel Suction Support
    GM2016679Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the 2 claws and remove the No. 1 fuel suction support.
    27. Fig 14: View Of Fuel Filter Assembly
    GM2016714Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Do not damage the fuel pump filter or fuel filter. Do not remove the suction filter. Do not use either the fuel pump or the suction filter if the suction filter is removed from the fuel pump.
  27. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the 5 claws, and remove the suction filter and fuel pump from the fuel filter.
    28. Fig 15: Identifying Fuel Pump Connector
    GM2016683Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. Disconnect the fuel pump connector.
    29. Fig 16: Locating O-Ring & Fuel Pump
    GM2016686Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  29. Remove the O-ring from the fuel pump.
    30. Fig 17: View Of Fuel Pressure Regulator, O-Ring & Fuel Filter
    GM2016688Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Slowly pull out the fuel pressure regulator assembly because the O-ring is firmly installed between the regulator and the fuel filter.
  30. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, remove the fuel pressure regulator assembly.
    31. Fig 18: View Of Pressure Regulator Assembly O-Rings
    GM2016690Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  31. Remove the 2 O-rings from the pressure regulator assembly.
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