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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear floor service hole cover.
  3. Discharge the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
    4. CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning .
  4. Disconnect cable from the negative battery terminal.
  5. Disconnect the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly.
  6. Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose.
  7. Remove the fuel pump gage retainer.
  8. Remove the fuel suction tube assembly.
  9. Drain the fuel.
  10. Remove the front exhaust pipe assembly. Refer to Exhaust Pipe Replacement (1.8L) .
    11. Fig 1: Locating No. 1 Fuel Tank Protector Sub-Assembly Bolts
    GM2016735Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the no. 1 fuel tank protector sub-assembly.
  12. Remove the 4 bolts and the fuel tank protector sub-assembly.
    13. Fig 2: Identifying Parking Brake Cables Bolts
    GM2016736Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the 4 bolts, and separate the parking brake cables.
    14. Fig 3: View Of Fuel Tank Vent Hose
    GM2016563Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose.
    15. IMPORTANT: Check that there is no dirt or other foreign objects around the connector before disconnecting it. Clean the connector if necessary. It is necessary to prevent mud or dirt from entering the connector. If mud or dirt gets in the connector, the O-rings may not seal properly. Only disconnect the quick connector by hand. Do not bend, kink or twist the nylon tubes. Protect the connector by covering it with a plastic bag.
  15. Pull the fuel tank vent hose out of the pipe.
    16. Fig 4: View Of Breather Tube Fuel Hose
    GM2016742Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Disconnect the breather tube fuel hose.
  17. Remove the checker of the fuel tube connector from the pipe.
  18. Pinch the retainer of the fuel tube connector, then pull the fuel tube connector out of the pipe.
    19. Fig 5: Identifying Fuel Breather Tube Fuel Hose
    GM2016745Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Separate the fuel breather tube fuel hose.
    20. Fig 6: View Of Fuel Tank Main Tube Sub-Assembly
    GM2016758Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Disconnect the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly.
  21. Pinch the tabs of the retainer of the fuel tube connector to remove the lock claws and push it down.
  22. Pull the fuel tank main tube out of the pipe.
    23. Fig 7: View Of Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Claw
    GM2016763Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe sub-assembly.
  24. Using a screwdriver, unfasten the claw. Then remove the fuel tank filler pipe cover from the fuel tank filler pipe.
    25. Fig 8: Identifying Clamp Bolt, Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Hose & Fuel Tank
    GM2016764Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Loosen the hose clamp bolt, then disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe hose from the fuel tank.
    26. Fig 9: Holding Fuel Tank Using A Transmission Jack
    GM2016766Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Remove the fuel tank assembly.
  27. Hold the fuel tank using a transmission jack.
    28. Fig 10: Locating No. 1 Fuel Tank Bands Bolts
    GM2016768Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. Remove the 4 bolts, then remove the 2 No. 1 fuel tank bands.
  29. Operate the transmission jack, then remove the fuel tank.
    30. Fig 11: View Of Fuel Tank Main Tube & Fuel Tank
    GM2016770Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  30. Remove the fuel tank main tube from the fuel tank.
    31. Fig 12: Identifying Fuel Tank Vent Hose & Fuel Tank Clamp
    GM2016771Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  31. Remove the fuel tank vent hose from the fuel tank clamp.
    32. Fig 13: View Of Fuel Tank Cushions & Fuel Tank
    GM2016779Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  32. Remove the fuel tank cushions from the fuel tank.
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