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Removal Procedure

  1. Open the hood.
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Remove the right rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  5. Remove the rear wheelhouse panel liner. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement .
  6. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
  7. Raise the vehicle.
    8. Fig 1: Fuel Pressure Sensor Wiring Harness Plug, Fuel Tank Vent Pipe, Fuel Feed Pipe Connector And Fuel Tank Vent Pipe Connector
    GM2373049Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Disconnect the fuel pressure sensor wiring harness plug (2).
  9. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe connector (1) from the fuel feed pipe. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service , Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  10. Disconnect the fuel tank vent pipe connector (3) from the fuel tank vent pipe (3). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service , Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  11. Install suitable caps on the fuel pipes.
    12. Fig 2: Fuel Tank Wiring Harness Inline Connector
    GM2373050Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    WARNING:

    Do not breathe the air through the EVAP component tubes or hoses. The fuel vapors inside the EVAP components may cause personal injury.

  12. Loosen the fuel tank filler hose clamp (5).
  13. Remove the fuel tank filler hose (3) from the fuel tank filler pipe.
  14. Disconnect the fuel tank filler vent pipe connector (4) from the fuel tank filler vent pipe. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service , Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  15. Plug the fuel tank filler vent pipe with a suitable cap.
  16. Disconnect the fuel tank wiring harness inline connector (1) and unclip the wiring harness from 2 retainer clips (2).
    17. Fig 3: Fuel Tank Straps
    GM2028244Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    WARNING:

    To help avoid personal injury, always use jack stands when you are working on or under any vehicle that is supported only by a jack.

    CAUTION:

    When you are jacking or lifting a vehicle at the frame side rails or other prescribed lift points, be certain that the lift pads do not contact the catalytic converter, the brake pipes or the fuel lines. If such contact occurs, vehicle damage or unsatisfactory vehicle performance may result.

  17. Place a suitable adjustable jack under the fuel tank.
  18. Remove the 2 fuel tank strap bolts (2).
  19. Remove the 2 fuel tank straps (1).
    20. NOTE:

    A second technician is required.

    NOTE:

    Retract the jack.

  20. Remove the fuel tank.
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