Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the fuel tank filler housing to body screws (1) and retainer (2).
- Remove the fuel tank filler pipe housing to fuel tank fill pipe screws.
- Remove the fuel tank filler housing.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the fuel tank ground strap bolt (1).
- Remove the chassis harness ground strap (2) and fuel tank ground strap (3).
- Remove the rear axle vent hose from the clip on the fuel fill pipe bracket.
- Loosen the fuel tank vent hose and fill hose clamps (1, 2).
- Remove the vent hose from the tank.
- Remove the fill hose from the tank and the vehicle.
- Cap the opening on the fuel tank in order to prevent possible fuel system contamination.