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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Fuel Fill Hose Clamp And Evap Line
    GM1766208Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief (CH 48027)  or Fuel Pressure Relief (Without CH-48027) .
  2. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining (Non E-85) .
  3. Raise and support the vehicle, high enough to access the top of the fuel tank through the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Remove the left rear pickup box wheelhouse liner. Refer to Pickup Box Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement .
  5. Loosen the fuel fill hose clamp (2) at the fuel tank.
  6. Disconnect the fuel tank evaporative emission (EVAP) line (1) quick connect fitting from the fill tube vent line. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  7. Separate the fuel fill hose from the fuel tank.
  8. Disconnect the chassis wiring harness electrical connectors from the pressure sensor and the module.
  9. Disengage the harness from the retainer on the fuel tank.
  10. Raise the vehicle completely.
  11. Fig 2: View Of EVAP Vapor Line Routing
    GM1361712Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Disconnect and remove the middle EVAP vapor line (1) from the fuel tank (3) and the EVAP canister (5). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  13. Fig 3: Identifying Chassis Fuel Feed Line Quick Connect Fitting
    GM1766200Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Disconnect the fuel feed line quick connect fitting from the fuel tank line. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  15. CAUTION: Do not bend the fuel tank straps. Bending the fuel tank straps may damage the straps.
    Fig 4: View Of Upper Fuel Tank Strap Bolt
    GM1766203Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the upper fuel tank strap bolt.
  17. Remove the upper fuel tank strap.
  18. Support the fuel tank with an adjustable jack.
  19. Fig 5: View Of Lower Fuel Tank Strap Bolt
    GM1766205Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the lower fuel tank strap bolt.
  21. Remove the lower fuel tank strap.
  22. With the aid of an assistant, carefully lower the fuel tank from the vehicle.
  23. Place the fuel tank in a suitable work area.
  24. If the fuel tank is not being replaced, proceed to the Installation Procedure.