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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 pushpin 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. Raise and suitably support the vehicle half way. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    5. Fig 3: Locating Fuel Tank Fill Pipe Ground Wire & Bolt
    GM1852269Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the fuel tank fill pipe ground wire bolt.
  6. Remove the fuel tank fill pipe ground wire anti-rotation tab from the frame hole.
  7. Reposition the fuel tank fill pipe ground wire.
    8. Fig 4: Rear Axle Vent Hose
    GM1852229Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Open the axle vent hose clip on the fuel fill pipe bracket.
  9. Remove the rear axle vent hose from the clip.
    10. Fig 5: Locating Fill Pipe & Fuel Fill Pipe Recirculation Line Quick Connect Fitting
    GM1852270Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disconnect the fuel tank evaporative emission (EVAP) line quick connect fitting (2) from the fuel fill pipe recirculation line. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  11. Loosen the fuel tank fill pipe clamp (1) at the fuel tank.
  12. Remove the fuel tank fill pipe.
  13. Cap the opening on the fuel tank in order to prevent possible system contamination.
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