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Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  2. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure .
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  4. Remove the right rear tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  5. Remove the right rear wheelhouse liner panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Liner Panel Replacement - Rear in Body Rear End.
  6. Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister access cover.
    7. Fig 1: View Of FLVV Hose & EVAP Canister
    GM561895Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the fuel level vent valve (FLVV) hose (1) at the EVAP canister (2).
  8. Disconnect the fuel pump module harness connector.
  9. Remove the crossover tube from the clamp located above the transmission.
    10. Fig 2: Locating Air Inlet Hose
    GM903539Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disengage the crossover tube connector position assurance (CPA) retainer by pulling the tab (1) outward and rotate.
    11. IMPORTANT: The crossover tube CPA is released when the latch disengages from the tank connection groove.
    Fig 3: Locating Crossover Tube Collar
    GM903540Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Rotate crossover tube collar counterclockwise to disengage.
    12. Fig 4: EVAP Crossover Pipe & Tank Crossover Hose
    GM903412Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Disconnect the crossover tube from the right fuel tank by pulling the tube straight out of the fuel tank connection.
    13. IMPORTANT: Take care not to disturb the internal O-rings in the fuel tank connections.
  13. Disconnect the EVAP crossover pipe (2) quick connect fitting at the right fuel tank.
  14. Cap the EVAP pipe to prevent system contamination.
    15. Fig 5: Fuel Tank Strap Mount, Cover, Screws & Bolts
    GM903428Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the fuel tank strap mount bolts.
  16. Remove the fuel tank strap from the vehicle.
    17. Fig 6: View Of Fuel Tank - Right
    GM903572Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the fuel tank.
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