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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Fuel Fill Hose, Fill Pipe Bracket & Components (Single Tank)
    GM1224294Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Uncap the fuel tank opening.
  2. Install the fuel fill pipe hose to the fuel tank.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the fuel fill pipe bracket bolts (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

  4. Tighten the fuel fill pipe hose clamp (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the clamps to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

  5. Connect the vent hose quick connect fitting to the tank. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
    6. Fig 2: View Of Ground Wire & Fill Pipe Ground Strap
    GM1224385Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Position the fill pipe ground strap and ground wire.
  7. Install the ground wire harness bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    8. Fig 3: View Of Vent Hose (Single Tank)
    GM1238170Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. If necessary, install the air suspension hose at the fill pipe.
  9. Install the vent hose (2) to the clip and close the clip at the fill pipe.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
    11. Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Filler Components
    GM300318Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the fuel tank filler housing to fuel tank fill pipe screws.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 2.3 N.m (20 lb in).

    12. Fig 5: View Of Fuel Tank Filler Housing To Body Screws & Retainer
    GM853731Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the fuel tank filler housing to body TORX® screws (1) and retainer (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 2.3 N.m (20 lb in).

    13. Fig 6: View Of Spare Tire
    GM385791Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. If necessary, install the spare tire.
    14. Fig 7: Locating Spare Tire
    GM385766Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. If necessary, install the spare tire stowage lock cylinder.
    15. Fig 8: View Of Fuel Tank Filler Housing To Body Screws & Retainer
    GM853731Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the fuel tank filler housing to body TORX® screws (1) and retainer (2).
    16. Fig 9: View Of Filler Door And Tethered Fuel Filler Cap
    GM300314Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the fuel fill cap.
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