Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 GMC Canyon and 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Clean any contamination from the male pipe ends of the fuel tank module.

CAUTION: In order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury that may result from a fuel leak, always replace the fuel sender gasket when reinstalling the fuel sender assembly.

Fig 1: View Of Fuel Tank Module

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Place the new fuel tank module seal (1) on the fuel tank.
Complete the following in order to install the fuel tank module (2) into the fuel tank (4):
1. Insert the module (2) into the fuel tank allowing the fuel level sensor arm and float (3) to clear module opening.
2. Lower the module (2) downward into the fuel tank (4).

Fig 2: Installing Fuel Tank Module

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Press the fuel tank module downward, aligning the tang (1) with the notch (2) in the fuel tank.
Position the cam lock ring to the fuel tank

Fig 3: View Of Cam Lock Ring & J 39765-A

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IMPORTANT: Do not allow the tool (2) to come in contact with the male pipe ends while locking the cam lock ring (1).

Rotate the cam lock ring (1) clockwise using the J 39765 or J 39765-A (2) until fully seated. See Special Tools .

Fig 4: View Of Fuel Tank Module, Fuel Pipes, & EVAP Pipes

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Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) in order to connect the following to the fuel tank module (2):
- The evaporative emission (EVAP) pipe (5)
- The fuel return pipe (6)
- The fuel feed pipe (7)
Install the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .