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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Fuel Tank Filler Housing To Body Screws & Retainer
    GM853731Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the fuel tank filler housing to body TORX® screws (1) and retainer (2).
    2. Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Filler Components
    GM300318Courtesy 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. Partially raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    5. Fig 3: Ground Wire & Bolt
    GM1852221Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the fuel tank fill pipe ground wire bolt (3).
  6. Remove the fuel tank fill pipe ground wire (2) anti-rotation tab from the frame hole.
  7. Reposition the fuel tank fill pipe ground wire and chassis harness ground wire (1).
    8. Fig 4: Locating Fill Pipe & Fuel EVAP Line Quick Connect Fitting
    GM1852343Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Loosen the fuel tank fill pipe clamp (2) at the fuel tank.
  9. Disconnect the fuel tank evaporative emission (EVAP) line quick connect fitting (1) from the fuel tank module. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  10. Remove the fuel tank fill pipe.
  11. Cap the opening on the fuel tank in order to prevent possible system contamination.
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