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Removal Procedure

    CAUTION: Refer to Relieving Fuel Pressure Caution .
  1. Relieve the fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
    2. CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution .
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
    4. Fig 1: View Of Front Muffler
    GM1376114Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the front muffler. Refer to Muffler Replacement (Gasoline Engine Front) or Muffler Replacement (Gasoline Engine Rear) or Muffler Replacement (Diesel Engine) .
    5. Fig 2: View Of Fuel Tank Filler Tube
    GM1376117Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the fuel tank filler tube.
    6. Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Lines
    GM1376118Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the fuel line near the right front of the fuel tank.
  7. Remove the rear seat. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement .
    8. Fig 4: View Of Fuel Pump Access Cover
    GM1376119Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the fuel pump access cover.
    9. Fig 5: View Of Fuel Pump Assembly And Electrical Connector
    GM1376120Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the electrical connector at the fuel pump assembly.
  10. Disconnect the fuel line.
    11. Fig 6: Identifying Parking Brake Cables
    GM1376121Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the parking brake cables support bracket bolt.
  12. Remove the parking brake cables from the fuel tank.
    13. Fig 7: View Of Fuel Vapor Line And Solenoid Valve
    GM1376122Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Disconnect the fuel vapor line from the solenoid valve.
    14. Fig 8: View Of Fuel Tank Support
    GM1376127Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Support the fuel tank.
  15. Remove the fuel tank strap retaining nuts.
  16. remove the fuel tank strap.
  17. Carefully lower the fuel tank.
  18. Remove the fuel tank.
  19. Transfer any parts as needed.
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