Removal & Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Release fuel system pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE (GASOLINE) .
- Drain the fuel tank. See FUEL TANK DRAINING .
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect the quick-connect fittings at the fuel filter and the fuel return pipe. See FUEL LINE QUICK CONNECT FITTINGS . Cap the fuel lines to prevent possible fuel system contamination.
- Remove the rubber exhaust hangers. Allow the exhaust system to rest on the rear axle.
- Remove the exhaust heat shield.
- Loosen the fuel filler hose clamp at the fuel tank.
- Disconnect the fuel filler hose from the fuel tank.
- Disconnect the Evaporative (EVAP) emission vapor pipe from the EVAP canister.
- Disconnect the electrical harness from the multi-pin rear body connector and fuel strap.
- With the aid of an assistant, support the fuel tank. Disconnect the fuel tank retaining straps.
- Lower the fuel tank.
- If cleaning or replacing fuel tank, remove the fuel sender assembly from the tank. See FUEL SENDER ASSEMBLY . To clean tank, see FUEL SYSTEM CLEANING .