Right Fuel Tank Pipes Removal Procedure
CAUTION:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution
in Cautions and Notices.
NOTE:
- Do not repair the fuel feed or return pipes.
- Replace the fuel feed and return pipes with original equipment or with parts that meet the GM specifications for those parts. The replacement pipe must have the same type of fittings as the original pipe in order to ensure the integrity of the connection.
IMPORTANT:
Mark or identify each fuel pipe in order to aid in installing the pipes in their original positions.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to the Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
- Drain the fuel tanks. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure .
- Remove the left and right muffler. Refer to Muffler Replacement - Left or Muffler Replacement - Right in Engine Exhaust.
- Disconnect the tank crossover hose (5) at the right fuel tank and the left fuel tank.
- Disconnect the EVAP pipe (2) at the right tank EVAP pipe (3) and at the left tank EVAP pipe (1).
- Cap the open pipes in order to prevent possible contamination.
- Disconnect the auxiliary fuel return rear pipe (1) from the jet pump to the left tank. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
- Disconnect the auxiliary fuel feed rear pipe (2) from the left tank to the jet pump. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
- Remove the right fuel tank shield mount nut (3).
- Remove the right fuel tank shield mount bolt (2).
- Remove the right fuel tank shield (1).
- Remove the fuel pipes from the 2 rear upper fuel and EVAP pipe retainers (2).
- Disconnect the auxiliary fuel return rear pipe (3) from the jet pump to the left tank. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
- Disconnect the auxiliary fuel feed rear pipe (2) from the left tank to the jet pump. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
- Remove the auxiliary fuel return rear pipe from the jet pump to the left tank.
- Remove the auxiliary fuel feed rear pipe from the left tank to the jet pump.
- Cap the fuel sender pipes and the left tank fuel pipes.