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Removal Procedure

    NOTE: Refer to Fuel Pressure Notice .
  1. Relieve the fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
    2. CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution .
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
  4. Disconnect the fuel pump connector.
    5. Fig 1: View Of Rear Exhaust Pipe And Retaining Nuts
    GM1962968Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the rear exhaust pipe. Refer to Muffler Replacement (Gasoline Engine Front) or Muffler Replacement (Gasoline Engine Rear) or Muffler Replacement (Diesel Engine) .
    6. Fig 2: View Of Fuel Tank Filler Tube, Vent Tube And Clamps
    GM1962970Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the fuel tank filler tube clamp at the fuel tank.
  7. Disconnect the fuel tank filler tube.
  8. Disconnect the fuel vapor line near the fuel tank filler tube.
  9. Disconnect the fuel pump harness connector.
    10. Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Inlet And Return Lines
    GM1962972Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disconnect the fuel inlet line and the fuel return line near the right front of the fuel tank.
    11. Fig 4: View Of Fuel Tank, Strap, Hand Brake Cable And Retaining Nuts
    GM1962974Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Support the fuel tank.
  12. Remove the fuel tank strap retaining nuts.
  13. Remove the hand brake cable retaining nuts.
  14. Remove the fuel tank strap.
  15. Carefully lower the fuel tank.
  16. Remove the fuel tank.
  17. Transfer any parts as needed.
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