Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Housing Replacement

Fig 1: Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Housing

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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Preliminary Procedures Remove the fuel filler door. Refer to Fuel Tank Filler Door Replacement . Remove the left rear wheelhouse liner. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement .
1	Fuel Filler Pocket Screws (Qty: 6) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)
2	Fuel Filler Pocket Tip: The pocket will be removed by pulling the filler neck back and slipping the pocket out from between the neck and the body panel. A ground strap riveted to the pocket filler and bolted to the frame will need to be released before attempting the removal.

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Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Remove the fuel filler door. Refer to Fuel Tank Filler Door Replacement .
Remove the left rear wheelhouse liner. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement .

Fuel Filler Pocket Screws (Qty: 6)

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)

Fuel Filler Pocket
Tip: The pocket will be removed by pulling the filler neck back and slipping the pocket out from between the neck and the body panel. A ground strap riveted to the pocket filler and bolted to the frame will need to be released before attempting the removal.