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Removal Procedure

WARNING:

Refer to Safety Goggles and Fuel Warning .

  1. Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .
  2. Place the fuel tank onto a workbench.
  3. Remove the fuel tank fuel pump module. Refer to Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement .
  4. Fig 1: Fuel Tank Baffle And Lug
    GM2834330Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Press the fuel tank baffle (1) completely down as shown in the picture.
  6. Push the lug (2) toward the baffle and hold it.
  7. Release tension from the fuel tank baffle (1) until the lug (2) engages safely.
  8. Fig 2: Fuel Tank Baffles
    GM2834327Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the baffles (1) one by one.
  10. Repeat steps 5 to 8 to remove the other baffle.