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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Provide additional support when a vehicle is on a hoist in the following ways:
  • Before removing parts, support the opposite end. This helps prevent the vehicle from slipping off.
  • Before removing major components, chain the vehicle frame to the hoist pads at the same end as the removal. This helps avoid a tip-off.

Failure to follow these precautions could cause vehicle damage, serious personal injury, or death.
NOTE: The fuel tank equipped with ORVR components require special handling. Follow all instructions for servicing the fuel tank as specified in the service procedures. Damage to the fuel system components and the failure to meet the Federal Regulations may result from incorrect servicing of the fuel tank.
    Fig 1: Rear Exhaust Heat Shield And Left/Right Side Bolts (FWD)
    GM850572Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure 
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the catalytic converter and intermediate pipe assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (LV6 Engine) or Catalytic Converter Replacement (LNK Engine) in Engine Exhaust.
  4. Remove the 2 left side bolts (1) and the 3 right side bolts (3) from the rear exhaust heat shield (2).
  5. Remove the rear exhaust heat shield (2) from the underbody.
    6. Fig 2: Parking Brake Cable And Bolts (Left) (FWD)
    GM853043Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the 2 bolts (1) securing the parking brake cable (2) on the left side of the vehicle.
    7. Fig 3: Parking Brake Cable And Bolts (Right) (FWD)
    GM853035Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the 2 bolts (1) securing the parking brake cable (2) on the right side of the vehicle.
    8. Fig 4: Fuel Supply Line (FWD)
    GM853058Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the fuel supply line. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
    9. Fig 5: Fuel Filler Hose Clamp And Hose (FWD)
    GM853047Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Loosen the fuel filler hose clamp (1).
  10. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (2) from the fuel tank.
    11. Fig 6: Filler Pipe Vent Line And Fuel Tank (FWD)
    GM853044Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Disconnect the filler pipe vent line (1) from the fuel tank (2).
    12. Fig 7: ORVR Vent Line (FWD)
    GM853048Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Disconnect the ORVR vent line (1) from the fill limiter vent valve (FLVV) by pinching both sides of the hose connector.
    13. Fig 8: Filler Pipe Vent Line And FLVV (FWD)
    GM853046Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Disconnect the filler pipe vent line (1) from the FLVV (2).
    14. Fig 9: Disconnecting/Connecting EVAP Vapor Line (FWD)
    GM853055Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Disconnect the EVAP vapor line (1) from the EVAP canister by pinching both sides of the hose connector.
  15. Support the fuel tank with a transmission jack or other suitable fixture.
    16. Fig 10: Fuel Tank Straps, Fuel Tank And Bolts (FWD)
    GM853034Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the 4 bolts (1) and the 2 fuel tank straps (2) from the vehicle.
  17. Remove the fuel tank (3) from the vehicle.

    If replacing the fuel tank, remove all lines, hoses, and the FLVV, and install on the replacement fuel tank. Refer to Fill Limiter Vent Valve Replacement (FWD)  or Fill Limiter Vent Valve Replacement (AWD) .

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