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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the fuel tank filler housing to body screws (1) and retainer (2).
  2. Fig 1: View Of Fuel Tank Filler Housing To Body Screws & Retainer
    GM853731Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Partially drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure .
  4. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe housing to fuel tank fill pipe screws.
  5. Remove the fuel tank filler housing.
  6. Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Filler Components
    GM300318Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  8. Remove the fuel tank ground strap bolt.
  9. Fig 3: Fuel Tank Ground Strap & Bolt
    GM420291Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the chassis harness ground strap and fuel tank ground strap.
  11. Remove the rear axle vent hose from the clip on the fuel fill pipe bracket.
  12. Fig 4: Rear Axle Vent Hose
    GM816707Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Loosen the fuel tank fill pipe clamp.
  14. Remove the fuel fill pipe from the tank and the vehicle.
  15. Fig 5: Fuel Fill Pipe & Tank
    GM816694Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Cap the opening on the fuel tank in order to prevent possible fuel system contamination.