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Removal Procedure

WARNING: Do not allow smoking or the use of open flames in the area where work on the fuel or EVAP system is taking place. Anytime work is being done on the fuel system, disconnect the negative battery cable, except for those tests where battery voltage is required.
WARNING: Fuel supply lines will remain pressurized for long periods of time after the engine is shutdown. This pressure must be relieved before servicing the fuel system.
    Fig 1: Fuel Tank Wiring Harness Electrical Connector
    GM1884621Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the fuel tank wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the EVAP canister vent solenoid valve.
    2. Fig 2: Fuel Tank Fuel Feed Line Quick Connect Fitting
    GM1884595Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING: Whenever fuel lines are removed, catch fuel in an approved container. Container opening must be a minimum of 300 mm (12 in) diameter to adequately catch the fluid.
    CAUTION: Clean all fuel pipe connections and surrounding areas before disconnecting the fuel pipes to avoid contamination of the fuel system.
  2. Disconnect the fuel tank fuel feed line quick connect fitting (1) from the chassis fuel feed line (2), if necessary. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
    3. Fig 3: Fill Pipe Vent Line Quick Connect Fitting
    GM1884596Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the fill pipe vent line quick connect fitting (4) from the fuel tank fresh air line (3). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  4. Disconnect the fuel tank vapor line quick connect fitting (2) from the fill pipe recirculation line (5). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  5. Loosen the fuel fill pipe hose clamp (1) at the fuel tank.
  6. Remove the fuel fill pipe (6) hose from the fuel tank.
    7. Fig 4: Park Brake Cables
    GM1888897Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Using a suitable adjustable jack, support the fuel tank.
  8. Remove the park brake cables (1) from the retainers (2) on the fuel tank straps.
    9. Fig 5: Fuel Tank Straps And Nuts
    GM1884597Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Do not bend the fuel tank straps. Bending the fuel tank straps may cause damage to the straps.
  9. Remove the fuel tank strap nuts (2) and straps (1).
    10. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the rear drive module (RDM) in order to remove the fuel tank.
  10. Using the adjustable jack, slowly lower and reposition the fuel tank (3) in order to remove the tank from the vehicle.
  11. If replacing the fuel tank perform the following steps, otherwise proceed to the installation procedure.
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