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Removal Procedure

    WARNING:

    To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.

    WARNING:

    Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .

  1. Relieve the system fuel pressure. Fuel Pressure Relief 
  2. Drain the fuel tank. Fuel Tank Draining 
  3. Remove the left and right side rear air deflectors. Underbody Rear Air Deflector Replacement - Left Side , and Underbody Rear Air Deflector Replacement - Right Side
  4. Remove the two piece propeller shaft. Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement (LT4, LTG)
  5. Remove the transmission fluid cooler pipe mid line right and mid line left. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Replacement (LT4 With M5U, ATOC Jumper)Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Replacement (LT4 With M5U, Rear Differential Inlet Hose)Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Replacement (LT4 With M5U, Rear Differential Outlet Hose)Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Replacement (LT4 With M5U, Mid Line Left)Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Replacement (LT4 With M5U, Mid Line Right)
  6. Remove the left rear suspension bracket. Rear Suspension Bracket Replacement (Front)Rear Suspension Bracket Replacement (Rear)
  7. Fig 1: Evaporative Emission And Fuel Pipes
    GM2815749Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Disconnect the evaporative emission and fuel pipes (2). Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service 
  9. Loosen the hose clamps (1) and remove the filler pipe.
  10. Fig 2: Fuel Tank Straps And Bolts
    GM2815736Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Support the fuel tank with a suitable jack.
  12. Remove the fuel tank strap bolts (1).
  13. Remove the fuel tank straps (2).
  14. Disconnect the fuel tank electrical connector.
  15. Fig 3: Fuel Tank
    GM2815733Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Remove the fuel tank (1).
  17. Remove the following components if replacing just the fuel tank.
    1. Fuel tank fuel pump module. Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement 
    2. Transfer components as necessary.