Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 GMC Canyon and 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Partially drain the fuel tank below the level of the fuel fill tube. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
- Raise and support the vehicle, high enough to access the fuel fill hose through the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the left rear pickup box wheelhouse liner. Refer to Pickup Box Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
- Remove the fuel fill hose ground strap bolt.
- Remove the ground strap from the frame.
- Loosen the fuel fill hose clamp (2) at the fuel tank.
- Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) line (1) quick connect fitting from the fill tube vent line. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Separate the fuel fill hose from the fuel tank.
- Remove the fuel fill hose screws.
- Remove the fuel fill hose from the vehicle.
- Cap the open end of the fuel tank in order to prevent system contamination.