Removal Procedure
- 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.
- When performing work in the engine compartment or under the vehicle, ensure that the hood is fully open, or opened to its secondary latch. When the hood is opened to the secondary latch, the vehicle will disable the remote start features from the key fob and OnStar mobile app. Failure to open the hood, or open the hood to the secondary latch while doing a repair in the engine compartment or under the vehicle can result in inadvertent vehicle starting which could result in personal injury or damage to a vehicle.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the fuel filler cap.
- Drain the fuel tank below the level of the fuel filler hose. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
- Remove the right rear wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .
- Remove the rear wheelhouse liner. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
- Loosen the fuel tank filler hose clamp (1).
- Remove the fuel filler tube to fuel tank neck.
- Disconnect the fuel filler vent tube (2) from the fuel tank. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Remove the fuel filler tube to upper fuel filler neck rubber seal surround.
- Remove the earth lead connector (2) to upper fuel filler neck.
- Remove the fuel filler tube to chassis retaining bolts (1).
- Remove the fuel filler tube from the vehicle (2).
WARNING:
To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death:
WARNING:
Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .