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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. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
  2. Drain the fuel tank. Fuel Tank Draining 
  3. Relieve the fuel pressure:Fuel Pressure Relief 
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
    5. Fig 1: Exhaust System
    GM4674059Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Do not cut the exhaust system.

  5. Remove Exhaust System (1)Exhaust System Replacement (Notchback)Exhaust System Replacement (Hatchback)
    6. Fig 2: Fuel Tank Heat Shield
    GM4674065Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove Fuel Tank Heat Shield (1) Fuel Tank Heat Shield Replacement (1.4L LE2, and 1.6L Diesel LH7 - Notchback)
    7. Fig 3: Parking Brake Cable Nuts, Retainers And Bracket
    GM4091470Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove Parking Brake Cable Nut (3)
  8. Remove Parking Brake Cable (2) @Retainer (4)
  9. Remove Parking Brake Cable (2) @Parking Brake Cable Bracket (1) -
  10. Hang both parking brake cables aside.
    11. Fig 4: Fuel Feed Pipe And Evaporative Emission Canister Front Pipe
    GM4674062Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Disconnect Fuel Feed Pipe - Underbody (1) Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  12. Disconnect the evaporative emission canister front pipe (1). Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service 
  13. Close all connections with EN-6015  plugs.
    14. Fig 5: Evaporative Emission Canister And Filter Pipe
    GM4553983Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Disconnect Evaporative Emission Canister Filter Pipe (2) @Evaporative Emission Canister (1) Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service 
  15. Position aside Evaporative Emission Canister Filter Pipe (2)
    16. Fig 6: Electrical Connector
    GM4091465Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Disconnect the electrical connector.(1)
    17. Fig 7: Suitable Jack, Fuel Tank Straps And Bolts
    GM4091478Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Support the fuel tank with a suitable jack.(3)
  18. Fuel Tank Strap Bolt (4)
  19. Fuel Tank Strap (2)
  20. Remove the fuel tank (1) by retracting the jack (3).
    21. NOTE:

    A second technician is required.

  21. Remove the fuel tank (1) from the jack (3).
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