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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the fuel tank filler housing to body TORX® screws (1) and pushpin retainer (2).
    2. Fig 1: View Of Fuel Tank Filler Housing To Body Screws & Retainer
    GM853731Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the fuel tank filler housing to fuel tank fill pipe bolts.
  3. Remove the fuel tank filler housing.
    4. Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Filler Components
    GM300318Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle half way. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  5. Remove the fuel tank fill pipe ground wire bolt (1).
  6. Remove the fuel tank fill pipe ground wire (3) anti-rotation tab from the frame hole.
  7. Reposition the fuel tank fill pipe ground wire and chassis harness ground wire (2).
    8. Fig 3: Fuel Tank Fill Pipe Ground Wire Bolt, Ground Wire & Chassis Harness Ground Wire
    GM1238144Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Open the axle vent hose clip on the fuel fill pipe bracket.
  9. Remove the rear axle vent hose from the clip.
    10. Fig 4: Rear Axle Vent Hose
    GM1238157Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Loosen the fuel tank fill pipe clamp (1) at the fuel tank.
    11. Fig 5: Fuel Tank Fill Pipe Clamp At Fuel Tank
    GM1228094Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Disconnect the recirculation line from the sending unit. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
  12. Remove the fuel tank fill pipe.
  13. Cap the opening on the fuel tank in order to prevent possible system contamination.
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