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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. Remove the fuel filler cap.
  3. Drain the fuel tank below the level of the fuel filler hose. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
  4. Remove the right rear wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  5. Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  6. Remove the rear wheelhouse liner. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
    7. Fig 1: Fuel Tank Neck Retaining Clamp
    GM1949799Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Loosen the fuel filler tube to fuel tank neck retaining clamp (1).
  8. Remove the fuel filler tube to fuel tank neck.
  9. Disconnect the fuel filler vent tube (2) from the fuel tank. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
    10. Fig 2: Earth Lead Connector
    GM1949800Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the fuel filler tube to upper fuel filler neck rubber seal surround.
  11. Remove the earth lead connector (2) to upper fuel filler neck.
    12. Fig 3: Chassis Retaining Bolts
    GM1949801Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the fuel filler tube to chassis retaining bolts (1).
  13. Remove the fuel filler tube from the vehicle (2).
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