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Installation Procedure

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  1. Remove the cap from the opening on the fuel tank.
  2. Install the fuel tank fill pipe.
  3. Connect the recirculation line to the sending unit. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Tighten the fuel tank fill pipe clamp (1) at the fuel tank.
    Fig 1: Fuel Tank Fill Pipe Clamp At Fuel Tank
    GM1228094Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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

  5. Fig 2: Rear Axle Vent Hose
    GM1238157Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the rear axle vent hose to the clip on the fuel fill pipe bracket.
  7. Position the fuel tank fill pipe ground wire and chassis harness ground wire (2).
  8. Install the fuel tank fill pipe ground wire (3) anti-rotation tab into the frame hole.
  9. Install the fuel tank fill pipe ground wire bolt (1).
    Fig 3: Installing Fuel Tank Fill Pipe Ground Wire Bolt
    GM1238144Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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

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

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

  14. Fig 5: View Of Fuel Tank Filler Housing To Body Screws & Retainer
    GM853731Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. 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).