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Removal Procedure

    WARNING:

    To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.

    WARNING:

    Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Fig 1: Fuel Tank Heat Shield To Fuel Tank Retaining Nuts
    GM1947049Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    WARNING:

    Refer to Exhaust Service Warning .

  3. Remove the fuel tank heat shield to fuel tank retaining nuts (1).
  4. Remove the fuel tank heat shield (2).