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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 screws (1) and retainer (2).
    2. Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Filler Components
    GM300318Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe housing to fuel tank fill pipe screws.
  3. Remove the fuel tank filler housing.
  4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    5. Fig 3: Fuel Tank Fill Pipe Ground Wire Bolt, Ground Wire & Chassis Harness Ground Wire
    GM1238144Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the fuel tank ground strap bolt (1).
  6. Remove the chassis harness ground strap (2) and fuel tank ground strap (3).
    7. Fig 4: View Of Rear Axle Vent Hose
    GM816707Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the rear axle vent hose from the clip on the fuel fill pipe bracket.
    8. Fig 5: Fuel Fill Pipe Assembly
    GM1378752Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Loosen the fuel tank vent hose and fill hose clamps (1, 2).
  9. Remove the vent hose from the tank.
  10. Remove the fill hose from the tank and the vehicle.
  11. Cap the opening on the fuel tank in order to prevent possible fuel system contamination.
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