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Removal Procedure

  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Fuel Pressure Relief 
  2. Drain the fuel tank. Fuel Tank Draining 
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  4. GM6162254Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Catalytic Converter Nut (1) - Remove [2x]

  5. GM6162256Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Exhaust Hanger Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove

  6. Exhaust Muffler (2) @ Exhaust Insulator (3) - Separate
  7. GM6162257Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Insulator-Left Side (2) - Separate

  8. Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Insulator-Right Side (3) - Separate
  9. GM6162258Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Exhaust Muffler (1) - Remove

  10. Exhaust System Front Gasket (2) - Remove and DISCARD
  11. GM5925337Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left side shown, right side similar.

    Rear Wheelhouse Liner - Right Side (1) - Remove - Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement

  12. GM6165830Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

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

  13. Evaporative Emission Canister Air Inlet Hose (1) @ Rear Wheelhouse Panel Bracket (2) - Separate
  14. GM6165831Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Retainer (1) - Remove [3x]

  15. GM5925337Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Wheelhouse Liner - Left Side (1) - Remove - Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement

  16. GM6165832Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect

  17. Wiring Harness Retainer (2) - Remove [2x]
  18. GM6165833Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect

  19. Wiring Harness Retainer (2) - Remove [5x]
  20. GM5913608Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

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

  21. Fuel Tank Filler Hose (2) @ Fuel Tank - Disconnect
  22. Evaporative Emission Intermediate Pipe (3) @ Fuel Tank Filler Pipe - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service 
  23. GM6165834Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

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

  24. Evaporative Emission Pipe-Fuel Tank (2) @ Evaporative Emission Pipe-Underbody - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service 
  25. GM5913610Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Place a suitable adjustable jack under the fuel tank.

  26. Fuel Tank Strap Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
  27. Fuel Tank Strap (2) - Remove [2x]
  28. GM6165835Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Fuel Tank (1) - Remove

  29. With assistance, move fuel tank to bench.
  30. GM6165827Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect [2x]

  31. Quick Connect Fitting (2) - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service 
  32. Fuel Feed Pipe (3) @ Retainer (4) - Remove [2x]
  33. GM6165828Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Fuel Sender Retainer (1) @ Fuel Tank - Remove

    Use the CH-45747  fuel sender lock ring wrench (2) to remove the fuel sender retainer.

  34. GM6165829Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module (1) @ Fuel Tank - Remove

  35. Fuel Pump Seal (2) @ Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module - Remove and DISCARD
  36. GM6165860Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect

  37. Release the retaining tabs.
  38. Fuel Level Sensor (2) - Remove