Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Fill Hose Clamp

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Drain the fuel tank to a level below the fuel fill hose, if necessary. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
Remove the left rear wheel house liner. Refer to Wheelhouse Liner Panel Replacement - Rear .
Using compressed air, blow any dirt and/or debris from around the fuel fill pipe and evaporative emission (EVAP) line connections.
Loosen the fuel fill hose clamp (1) at the fill pipe.

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Tank EVAP Recirculation Line Quick Connect Fitting

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Disconnect the fuel fill hose (2) from the fuel fill pipe.
Disconnect the fuel tank EVAP recirculation line quick connect fitting (1) from the fill pipe line. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Fill Pipe Ground Strap

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Remove the fuel fill pipe ground strap bolt.

Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Fill Pipe Vent Line & Fuel Tank Vapor Line Quick Connect Fitting

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Disconnect the fill pipe vent line (2) quick connect fitting from the EVAP canister. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 5: Locating Fuel Tank Fill Pocket Opening Grommet

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Remove the fuel tank fill pocket opening grommet.
Remove the fuel tank fill pipe out through the opening in the pocket.