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Removal Procedure

  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Fuel Pressure Relief 
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
  3. Drain the fuel tank. Fuel Tank Draining 
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  5. Remove the right rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  6. Rear Wheelhouse Liner- Right Side - Remove - Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
  7. GM5278881Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Evaporative Emission Canister Air Inlet Hose (1) @ Rear Wheelhouse Panel Bracket (2) - Separate

    Release the retaining tab to separate the evaporative emission canister air inlet hose.

  8. GM5278883Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Retainer (1) - Release [3x]

  9. Exhaust Rear Muffler @ Vehicle - Remove - Exhaust Rear Muffler Replacement (FWD with L3T) , or Exhaust Rear Muffler Replacement (AWD with L3T) , or Exhaust Rear Muffler Replacement (FWD with LIH)
  10. GM5278846Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Wiring Harness (1) - Disconnect [2x]

  11. Wiring Harness Retainer (2) - Release [2x]
  12. GM5278847Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Fuel Tank Filler Hose Clamp (1) @ Fuel Tank Filler Hose - Loosen

  13. Fuel Tank Filler Hose (2) @ Fuel Tank - Disconnect
  14. Fuel Tank Vapor Pipe (3) @ Fuel Tank Filler Pipe - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service 
  15. GM5278849Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Fuel Feed Pipe-Fuel Tank (1) @ Fuel Feed Pipe-Underbody - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service 

  16. Evaporative Emission Pipe-Fuel Tank (2) @ Evaporative Emission Pipe-Underbody - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service 
  17. GM5278850Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Place a suitable adjustable jack under the fuel tank.

  18. Fuel Tank Strap Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
  19. Fuel Tank Strap (2) - Remove [2x]
  20. GM5278851Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Fuel Tank (1) - Remove

  21. Transfer components as necessary.