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Removal Procedure

    CAUTION: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Caution .
    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. Fig 1: View Of Fuel Tank
    GM1241914Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Drain the fuel tank.
  4. Disconnect the parking brake cable retainer clamps and the support along the fuel tank to provide clearance for the tank.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Fuel Tank Filler Tube
    GM1241916Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the fuel tank filler tube clamp at the fuel tank.
  6. Disconnect the fuel tank filler tube.
  7. Disconnect the fuel tank filler tube at the fuel tank.
  8. Disconnect the canister vapor tube at the control valve vapor tube.
    9. Fig 3: View Of Harness Clips And Fuel Line Clips
    GM1241917Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the fuel pump harness connector at the right rear corner of the fuel tank.
  10. Disconnect the fuel inlet line near the right front of the fuel tank.
  11. Disconnect the wiring harness clips and the fuel line clips as needed.
    12. Fig 4: View Of Fuel Tank And Retaining Bolts
    GM1241919Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Support the fuel tank.
  13. Remove the fuel tank retaining bolts.
  14. Carefully lower the fuel tank.
  15. Remove the fuel tank.
  16. Transfer any parts as needed.
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