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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Fuel Fill Hose & Components (5.3L (L59) Engine)
    GM570590Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Uncap the fuel tank.
  2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the fuel fill and vent pipe hose assembly to the fuel tank.

    Tighten:  Tighten the vent hose clamp (1) and the fuel fill pipe clamp (11) to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

  4. Install the fuel fill pipe bracket bolt (3).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

  5. Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Fill Pipe Ground Strap
    GM561119Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Connect the fuel fill pipe ground strap (3).

    Tighten:  Tighten the fuel fill pipe ground strap bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  7. Connect the rear axle vent hose to the retainer on the fuel fill pipe, if applicable.
  8. Install spare tire.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Filler Components
    GM300318Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the fuel fill pipe housing to the fuel fill pipe bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fuel fill pipe housing to fuel fill pipe bolts to 2.3 N.m (20 lb in).

  12. Fig 4: View Of Filler Door And Tethered Fuel Filler Cap
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  13. Refill the fuel system.
  14. Install the fuel filler cap.