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Removal Procedure

Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure .
Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

Fig 1: View Of Fuel System Assembly

GM614282

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Remove the wheel house filler pipe opening cover (2).
Disconnect the fuel fill hose from the fuel fill pipe.
Remove the rear suspension support assembly. Refer to Support Replacement - Rear (W/FE1, FE3) or Support Replacement - Rear (W/FE7) in Frame and Underbody.

Fig 2: View Of Fuel Filter Quick Connections

GM483018

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Disconnect the fuel feed pipe (4) and the fuel return pipe (1). Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .

Fig 3: View Of EVAP Pipe To Canister

GM104621

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Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) pipe (2) from the EVAP canister.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Fuel & EVAP Retainer At Frame

GM684413

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Remove the fuel and EVAP retainer from the frame.

Fig 5: Disconnecting/Reconnecting Fuel Tank Electrical Connector

GM684415

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Disconnect the fuel tank electrical connector.
Disconnect the fuel tank electrical harness from the retainers.

Fig 6: Removing/Installing Fuel Tank Strap Bolts & Fuel Tank

GM104646

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Remove the fuel tank strap bolts (4).
Remove the fuel tank (5).