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Removal Procedure

NOTE:

Clean the fuel and evaporative emission (EVAP) connections and surrounding areas prior to disconnecting the lines in order to avoid possible system contamination.

    Fig 1: Locating Fuel Fill Pipe Screws To Fuel Filler Pocket
    GM1618880Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief (Without CH 48027) , Fuel Pressure Relief (CH 48027) , Fuel Pressure Relief (High Side) .
  2. Remove the fuel fill pipe screws from the fuel filler pocket.
  3. Fig 2: Fill Pipe Bracket
    GM1554565Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  5. Remove the fill pipe bracket bolt (4) from the underbody rail.
  6. Remove the EVAP line (2) from the bracket (3).
  7. Fig 3: Fuel Tank, Clamp & Hose
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  8. Loosen the fuel fill pipe clamp (1) at the fuel tank.
  9. Remove the fuel fill pipe hose (2) from the fuel tank (3).
  10. Disconnect the vent pipe quick connect fitting from the fuel tank vent pipe quick connect fitting. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  11. Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Tank Fill Pipe
    GM1618903Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the fuel tank fill pipe.