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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 bolt.
  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. Open the axle vent hose clip on the fuel fill pipe bracket.
  6. Remove the rear axle vent hose from the clip.
    7. Fig 3: Rear Axle Vent Hose
    GM1238157Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the fuel tank ground wire bolt (2).
  8. Reposition the fuel tank fill pipe ground wire.
  9. Loosen the fuel tank fill pipe clamp (3) at the fuel tank.
  10. Loosen the vent hose clamp (1) at the fuel tank.
    11. Fig 4: Vent Hose Clamp, Fuel Tank Ground Wire Bolt & Fuel Tank Fill Pipe Clamp
    GM1228096Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the fuel tank fill pipe.
  12. Cap the opening on the fuel tank in order to prevent possible system contamination.
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