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Removal Procedure

  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. If equipped, remove the transfer case shield. Refer to one of the following:
  4. Fig 1: View Of Fuel Composition Sensor Electrical Connector
    GM1239280Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the fuel composition sensor electrical connector.
  6. Fig 2: View Of Fuel Line Retainers
    GM1224303Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the fuel line retainers (1).
  8. Disconnect the fuel composition sensor fuel lines. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar) .
  9. Fig 3: View Of Fuel Composition Sensor, Bracket & Bracket Nuts
    GM1224295Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the fuel composition sensor bracket nuts.
  11. Remove the fuel composition sensor.
  12. If required, remove the fuel composition sensor bolts and remove the sensor from the bracket.