Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the fuel tank shield mounting bolts.
Remove the fuel tank shield.

Fig 1: Removing Fuel Tank Shield

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Remove the fill plug.

Fig 2: Removing Fill Plug

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Remove the drain plug.

Fig 3: Removing Drain Plug

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