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Removal Procedure

    WARNING:

    Refer to Diesel/Gasoline Vapors Warning .

    WARNING:

    Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .

  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. Remove Exhaust Muffler Assembly - Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LTG, LYX)
  5. Remove Driveline Torque Tube -Driveline Torque Tube Replacement
  6. Remove Underbody Rear Air Deflector - Underbody Rear Air Deflector Replacement (All Wheel Drive)
  7. Fig 1: Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Wiring Harness, Fuel Pump Fuel Feed Hose And Evaporative Emission Canister Vent Hose
    GM4594768Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Disconnect Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Wiring Harness (1) - [2x]
  9. Remove Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Wiring Harness (1) @Retainer - [2x]
  10. Disconnect Fuel Pump Fuel Feed Hose (3) - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service 
  11. Disconnect Evaporative Emission Canister Vent Hose (4) - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service 
  12. Fig 2: Fuel Tank Vent Hose, Fuel Tank Filler Hose And Clamp
    GM4594772Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Disconnect Fuel Tank Vent Hose (1) -Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service 
  14. Remove Fuel Tank Filler Hose Clamp (2)
  15. Remove Fuel Tank Filler Hose (3)
  16. Fig 3: Fuel Tank Strap And Bolt
    GM4594775Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Place a suitable adjustable jack under the fuel tank.
  18. Remove Fuel Tank Strap Bolt (2)
  19. Remove Fuel Tank Strap (1)
  20. Fig 4: Fuel Tank
    GM4594779Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  21. Remove Fuel Tank (1)
  22. If replacing fuel tank transfer parts as necessary.