Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra and 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the CNG fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement (Pickup with Type 2 Tank) or Fuel Tank Replacement (Cab/Chassis with Type 2 Tank) .
- Remove the fuel line hold-down clips (1, 4).
- Disconnect the fuel line at the fuel filter inlet (2).
- Disconnect the fuel line at the high pressure regulator (HPR) inlet (3).
- Remove the fuel lines from the vehicle.
- Remove the fuel filter bracket mounting bolts (2, 4)
- Remove the fuel filter/fuel line assembly from the vehicle.
- Partially drain the engine coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (with HP2) Draining and Filling Cooling System (without HP2) in Engine Cooling in the C/K Pickup Service Manual.
- Loosen the hose clamps (2, 6) enough to move the clamps away from the HPR coolant fittings.
- Disconnect the HPR coolant hoses (3, 5) from the HPR.
- Pull the HPR coolant hoses through the tank mounting frame.
- Disconnect the HPR fuel outlet line (4).
- Remove the HPR fuel inlet fitting (6). Capture the filter spring (4), filter (3) and seal (2) that are located behind the inlet fitting.
- Remove the HPR mounting nut (1) and washer.
- Remove the HPR from the mounting bracket.
- Remove and discard the tank mounting plate to vehicle frame bolts and nuts (1, 2).
- Remove the CNG fuel tank mounting plate from the vehicle.
IMPORTANT:
Do not hold the HPR at the cover hex flange. As required, wedge a wrench between the HPR and the tank frame in order to keep the HPR from spinning in the bracket.