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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 .

CAUTION: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in Cautions and Notices.

Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Disconnect the fuel feed inlet hose (2) from the fuel filter (1).

Fig 1: Locating Fuel filter

GM410875

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Disconnect the fuel vapor hose (2) from the fuel tank.
Disconnect the fuel return hose (1) from the fuel tank.
Disconnect the fuel filler hose from the fuel tank.

Fig 2: View Of Hoses & Clamps

GM410904

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Remove the 4 bolts (3) and the fuel tank shield (4) from the vehicle.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Oil pan

GM55178

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Support the fuel tank with a hydraulic jack.
Remove the 4 bolts (2) and the 2 fuel tank straps (1) from the vehicle.
Lower the fuel tank approximately 31 cm (12 in) from the vehicle chassis.

Fig 4: View Of Fuel Tank Straps & Bolts

GM479567

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Disconnect the electrical connector (2) of the fuel tank sender assembly.
Disconnect the electrical connector (3) from the fuel tank pressure sensor.
Disconnect the vapor hose to the EVAP canister.
Disconnect the vapor hose to the EVAP canister air filter.
Continue to lower the fuel tank until the tank can be removed from the vehicle.

Fig 5: View Of Electrical Connectors

GM55172

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