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Removal Procedure

WARNING: Safety Goggles and Fuel Warning
WARNING: Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning
WARNING: Fuel Vapors in Evaporative Emission Components Warning
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
  2. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining 
  3. Relieve the fuel pressure: Fuel Pressure Relief 
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  5. Exhaust System (1)» Remove - Exhaust System Replacement
    Fig 1: Exhaust System
    GM4674059Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: Do not cut the exhaust system.
  6. Fuel Tank Heat Shield (1)» Remove - Fuel Tank Heat Shield Replacement
    Fig 2: Fuel Tank Heat Shield
    GM4674065Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Parking Brake Cable Nut (3)» Remove [2x]
    Fig 3: Parking Brake Cable Nuts, Retainers And Bracket
    GM4091470Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Parking Brake Cable (2) @ Retainer (4)» Remove [2x]
  9. Parking Brake Cable (2) @ Parking Brake Cable Bracket (1)» Remove
  10. Hang both parking brake cables aside.
  11. Fuel Feed Pipe - Underbody (1)» Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
    Fig 4: Fuel Feed Pipe And Evaporative Emission Canister Front Pipe
    GM4674062Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Disconnect the evaporative emission canister front pipe (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service 
  13. Close all connections with EN-6015  plugs.
  14. Evaporative Emission Canister Filter Pipe (2) @ Evaporative Emission Canister (1)» Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service 
    Fig 5: Evaporative Emission Canister And Filter Pipe
    GM4553983Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Evaporative Emission Canister Filter Pipe (2)» Position aside
  16. Disconnect the electrical connector. (1)
    Fig 6: Electrical Connector
    GM4091465Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Support the fuel tank with a suitable jack. (3)
    Fig 7: Suitable Jack, Fuel Tank Straps And Bolts
    GM4091478Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  18. Fuel Tank Strap Bolt (4)» Remove [4x]
  19. Fuel Tank Strap (2)» Remove [2x]
  20. Remove the fuel tank (1) by retracting the jack (3).
  21. Remove the fuel tank (1) from the jack (3).
    NOTE: A second technician is required.
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