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.
- Relieve the CNG fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery) Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) in Engine Electrical in the C/K Pickup service manual.
- Remove the fuel tank cover. Refer to Fuel Tank Cover Replacement . Remove the truck body or side panel as required on ZW9 equipped vehicles in order to gain access to the right side of the CNG fuel tank.
- Disconnect the high pressure lock-off (HPL) solenoid connectors (5, 7).
- Vent the fuel pressure from the tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Venting Procedure .
- Remove the vent hose (6) from the HPL.
- Remove the line fittings and discard the O-rings.
- Remove the manual vent tool.
- With the J 43602
loosen the HPL. See Special Tools and Equipment .
Proceed directly to Step 27 for vehicles equipped with the ZW9 option.
- Disconnect the high pressure regulator fuel inlet line (3).
- 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).
- Disconnect the fuel line clips (4) at the lower tank cover mounting bracket.
- Disconnect the fuel line clips (3) at the tank frame (3).
- Remove the fuel filter mounting bolts (1).
- Remove the fuel filter and line assembly from the vehicle.
- Remove the upper tank cover mounting bracket bolts (3).
- Remove the upper tank cover mounting bracket (1).
- Disconnect the HPR coolant hoses from the lower tank cover mounting bracket retainers.
- Remove the lower tank cover mounting bracket bolts (2).
- Set aside the mounting bracket assembly in order to gain access to the tank strap retaining nuts.
- Remove the tank strap retaining nuts (5).
- Remove the tank strap upper mounting clips (6) and pins (1).
- Remove the tank straps from the vehicle.
- Place the J 45529 (1) around the tank (2). See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Connect the J 45529 (1) to a suitable lifting device and remove the tank from the vehicle. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Unthread the HPL from the CNG fuel tank and discard the HPL and O-ring.
- Inspect the inside of the CNG fuel tank for water, rust, or other contaminants.
- If necessary, clean the CNG fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Cleaning .
CAUTION:
Do not install this part if you can not completely refill the vehicle with CNG after a repair. Failure to properly leak-check the system after the part replacement may result in serious injury, death, or damage to the vehicle or the part.
CAUTION:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
Do not hold the HPR using the HPR 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.