Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Cadillac SRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning .

Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LF1) or Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LAU) .
If required, remove the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .

Fig 1: View Of Evaporative Emission Line

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Disconnect the evaporative emission line (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
Loosen the upper fill pipe clamp and hose clamp (2) and slide the hose up the filler pipe.

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Tank Electrical Connector

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Disconnect the fuel tank electrical connector (1).
Disconnect the fuel line and evaporative emission line connectors (2). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .

Fig 3: Identifying Evaporative Emission Line & Canister

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Disconnect the evaporative emission line (1) from the canister.

Fig 4: View Of Fuel Tank, Strap & Bolts

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Support the fuel tank with a suitable jack.
Remove the fuel tank strap bolts (1) and reposition the straps (2) downward toward the front of the vehicle.
Using a suitable jack, lower the fuel tank (3).
Remove the following components if replacing just the fuel tank:
- The primary fuel tank module-Refer to Primary Fuel Tank Module Replacement (NT7, NU5) or Primary Fuel Tank Module Replacement (NA3, NE9, NF9) .
- The secondary fuel tank module-Refer to Secondary Fuel Tank Module Replacement .