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Removal Procedure

WARNING:

Ensure all High Voltage safety procedures are followed. Failure to follow the procedure exactly as written may result in serious injury or death.

WARNING:

Fuel Vapors in Evaporative Emission Components Warning

WARNING:

Diesel/Gasoline Vapors Warning

WARNING:

Safety Goggles and Fuel Warning

  1. Relieve the fuel pressure:Fuel Pressure Relief 
  2. Disconnect Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
  3. Fuel Tank Draining 
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  5. Remove Underbody Rear Air Deflector Replacement
  6. Remove Underbody Front Air Deflector Replacement - Left Side
    7. Fig 1: Evaporative Emission Rear Hose, Fuel Tank Filler Hose, Vent Pipe, Electrical Connector, Retainer And Clamp
    GM4091014Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Disconnect Evaporative Emission Rear Hose (1) - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service 
  8. Close all open connections with the EN-6015  plugs.
  9. Disconnect the fuel tank fuel pump module wiring harness electrical connector (2).
  10. Open the retainer (6).
  11. Disconnect Fuel Tank Filler Vent Pipe (3) - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service 
  12. Close all open connections with the EN-6015  plugs.
  13. Loosen Clamp (5)
    14. Fig 2: Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Ground Bolt And Wiring Harness Clip
    GM4091061Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Remove Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Ground Bolt (1)
    15. Fig 3: Evaporative Emission Rear Hose, Fuel Tank Filler Hose, Vent Pipe, Electrical Connector, Retainer And Clamp
    GM4091014Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Remove Fuel Tank Filler Hose (4)
    16. Fig 4: Fuel Feed Pipe
    GM4091015Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Disconnect Fuel Feed Pipe (1) -Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service 
  17. Close all open connections with the EN-6015  plugs.
  18. Remove rear coil springs. Refer to Rear Coil Spring Replacement
    19. Fig 5: Shock And Lower Shock Fasteners
    GM4217522Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. Reinstall the lower shock fasteners (2) to the shock (1) without the coil springs.
  20. Support the rear axle with a suitable jack stand.
    21. Fig 6: Right Side Axle Bracket Bolts
    GM4854924Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  21. Remove and DISCARD the 3 right side axle bracket bolts (1).
    22. Fig 7: Left Side Rear Axle Bracket Bolts
    GM4551112Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  22. Loosen the 3 left side axle bracket bolts (1). Do not remove the bolts at this time.
    23. Fig 8: Front Of Axle
    GM4217523Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  23. Lower the front (1) of the axle and position rearward enough to allow the fuel tank to be removed.
    24. Fig 9: Fuel Tank Straps
    GM4091016Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  24. Support the fuel tank with a suitable jack.(3)
  25. Remove the 4 fuel tank strap bolts (2, 4).
  26. Remove Fuel Tank Strap (1)
    27. Fig 10: Fuel Tank And Suitable Jack
    GM4091017Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    A second technician is required.

  27. Move the fuel tank (1) rearwards until there is enough space between the fuel tank (1) and the fuel tank strap bracket (2).
  28. Lower the fuel tank (1) slowly using the suitable adjustable jack (3).
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