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Removal Procedure

    IMPORTANT: Always maintain cleanliness when servicing fuel system components.
  1. Relieve the fuel system fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
  2. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure .
  3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
    4. Fig 1: View Of Fuel Tank Wiring Harness Connector At Body Pass Through
    GM680801Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the fuel tank wiring harness connector at the body pass through (1).
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Quick-Connect Fitting On Fuel Filter
    GM670056Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the quick-connect fitting at the inlet side of the in-pipe fuel filter (1). Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
  6. Disconnect the quick-connect fitting on the fuel return pipe, near the fuel filter. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
  7. Disconnect the fuel tank evaporative emission (EVAP) pipe quick-connect fitting near the fuel filter.
  8. Remove the fuel feed, the fuel return, and the EVAP lines from the fuel pipe retainer.
    9. Fig 3: Locating EVAP Canister Bracket Retaining Nut
    GM669530Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the retaining nut for the EVAP canister bracket.
    10. Fig 4: View Of Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Hose Clamp
    GM670051Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Loosen the fuel tank filler pipe hose clamp.
  11. Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe (2) from the fuel tank (1).
    12. NOTE: Do not bend the fuel tank straps. Bending the fuel tank straps may damage the straps.
    Fig 5: Identifying Fuel Tank Strap Attaching Bolts
    GM670192Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. With the aid of an assistant, support the fuel tank and remove the fuel tank strap attaching bolts (2).
  13. Remove the fuel tank from the vehicle and place the fuel tank in a suitable work area.
  14. If the fuel tank is not being replaced, go to the Installation Procedure.
    15. Fig 6: Identifying EVAP Canister & Purge Pipe
    GM670190Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Disconnect the fuel tank wiring harness from the fuel sender assembly.
  16. Remove the fuel sender shield from the fuel tank.
  17. Disconnect the fuel feed and return pipe quick-connect fittings at the fuel sender (1). Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
  18. Disconnect the EVAP vapor pipe assembly from the fuel sender.
  19. Remove the fuel and/or EVAP pipe assembly from the fuel tank.
  20. Remove the fuel sender assembly (1). Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .
  21. Remove the EVAP vent solenoid valve (2). Refer to Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Vent Solenoid Valve Replacement .
  22. Remove the EVAP canister (3). Refer to Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Replacement .
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