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Removal Procedure

  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
  2. Drain the fuel from the tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure .
  3. Raise the vehicle.
  4. Remove the fuel tank shield.
    Fig 1: Fuel Tank Shield
    G01598922Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the filler tube hose (6) and the vent hose (3) at the fuel tank.
    Fig 2: Filler Tube Hose & Vent Hose
    G01598923Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Support the fuel tank.
  7. Remove the fuel tank straps.
    Fig 3: Fuel Tank Straps (Rear)
    G01598924Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. With the aid of an assistant lower and support the fuel tank. Lower the fuel tank to access the top of the fuel tank.
  9. Clean all fuel pipe connections and surrounding areas before disconnecting the fuel pipes in order to avoid possible contamination of the fuel system.
  10. Disconnect the fuel pipes and the vapor pipe. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar)  or Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
  11. Disconnect the electrical connections at the sender.
  12. Remove the fuel tank.
  13. Remove the fuel sender. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .
    Fig 4: Fuel Tank (Rear)
    G01598925Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.