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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Fuel Fill Pipe Assembly
    GM1378752Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the cap from the opening on the fuel tank.
  2. Install the fill hose to the vehicle and tank.
  3. Install the vent hose to the tank.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  4. Tighten the fuel tank vent hose and fill hose clamps (1, 2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the clamp to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

  5. Fig 2: View Of Rear Axle Vent Hose
    GM816707Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the rear axle vent hose to the clip on the fuel fill pipe bracket.
  7. Fig 3: Fuel Tank Fill Pipe Ground Wire Bolt, Ground Wire & Chassis Harness Ground Wire
    GM1238144Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Position the chassis harness ground strap (2) and fuel tank ground strap (3).
  9. Install the ground strap anti-rotation tab into the frame hole.
  10. Install the fuel tank ground strap bolt (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Filler Components
    GM300318Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the fuel tank filler housing.
  14. Install the fuel tank filler housing to fuel tank fill pipe screws.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 2.3 N.m (20 lb in).

  15. Fig 5: View Of Fuel Tank Filler Housing To Body Screws & Retainer
    GM853731Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the fuel tank filler housing to body screws (1) and retainer (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 2.3 N.m (20 lb in).