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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Fill Hose Clamp
    GM1671746Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Drain the fuel tank to a level below the fuel fill hose, if necessary. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining (Non E-85) , Fuel Tank Draining (E-85) .
  2. Remove the left rear wheel house liner. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement .
  3. Using compressed air, blow any dirt and/or debris from around the fuel fill pipe and evaporative emission (EVAP) line connections.
  4. Loosen the fuel fill hose clamp (1) at the fill pipe.
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Tank EVAP Recirculation Line Quick Connect Fitting
    GM1671747Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Disconnect the fuel fill hose (2) from the fuel fill pipe.
  6. Disconnect the fuel tank EVAP recirculation line quick connect fitting (1) from the fill pipe line. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
    7. Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Fill Pipe Ground Strap
    GM1671968Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the fuel fill pipe ground strap bolt.
    8. Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Fill Pipe Vent Line & Fuel Tank Vapor Line Quick Connect Fitting
    GM1671749Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Disconnect the fill pipe vent line (2) quick connect fitting from the EVAP canister. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  9. Lower the vehicle.
    10. Fig 5: Locating Fuel Tank Fill Pocket Opening Grommet
    GM1671967Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the fuel tank fill pocket opening grommet.
  11. Remove the fuel tank fill pipe out through the opening in the pocket.
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