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Removal Procedure

    WARNING:

    Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning .

    WARNING:

    Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
  3. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
  4. Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement .
  5. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement (Except 4L60) .
  6. Remove the right rear wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    7. Fig 1: Identifying Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Line
    GM1949829Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) hose (1), by squeezing both sides of the hose (as indicated in the illustration) and pulling it toward the rear of the vehicle.
    8. Fig 2: Identifying Worm Drive Hose Clamp & Filler Tube
    GM1949831Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Release the worm drive hose clamp (1) and remove the filler tube (2).
    9. Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Feed Line & Fuel EVAP Hose
    GM1949815Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe (1) and EVAP emission pipe (2). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
    10. Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Tank Electrical Connector
    GM1949816Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disconnect the fuel tank electrical connector (1).
    11. Fig 5: View Of Support Tool
    GM1949823Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Support the rear frame assembly using a suitable tool.
    12. Fig 6: Identifying Rear Frame To Chassis Retaining Bolts
    GM1949819Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the rear frame to chassis retaining bolts (1) and (2) and discard.
    13. Fig 7: View Of EN-48536
    GM1949825Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Support the rear frame using the frame support tool EN-48536  Engine Support Tool (Engine Lower 65 MM Kit) (1). Repeat for the opposite side.
    14. Fig 8: Identifying EN-48536
    GM1949827Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:

    When lowering the rear frame use care not to over extend the rear brake hoses.

  14. Support the rear frame using the frame support tool EN-48536  Engine Support Tool (Engine Lower 65 MM Kit) (1). Repeat for the opposite side.
  15. Lower the rear frame approximately 50 millimeters (2 in) (A) at the rear mounting surface between the rear frame and the chassis.
  16. Remove the fuel tank heat shield. Refer to Fuel Tank Heat Shield Replacement .
  17. Disconnect the park brake rear cables from the park brake front cable equalizer bracket assembly. Refer to Parking Brake Front Cable Replacement (9C1 - Front) , Parking Brake Front Cable Replacement (9C3) , Parking Brake Front Cable Replacement (9C1 - Rear) .
    18. Fig 9: Identifying Evaporative Emission Line & Canister
    GM2008604Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Disconnect the EVAP emission pipe (2) from the EVAP emission canister (3). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
    19. Fig 10: Identifying Fuel Tank Strap To Chassis Retaining Bolts
    GM1949817Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. With the aid of an assistant support the fuel tank
  20. Remove the fuel tank strap to chassis retaining bolts (1).
  21. Remove the fuel tank straps.
    22. NOTE:

    Do not damage the fuel tank wiring harness or fuel tank hoses.

  22. With the aid of an assistant, remove the fuel tank from the vehicle.
  23. Remove the following components from the fuel tank if the fuel tank is to be replaced.
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