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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Parking Brake Cable Retainer Clamps
    GM2042503Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING: The fuel systems under pressure. To avoid fuel spillage and the risk of personal injury or fire, it is necessary to relieve the fuel system pressure before disconnecting the fuel lines.
  1. Relieve the fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
    2. WARNING: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning .
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  3. Drain the fuel tank.
  4. Disconnect the parking brake cable retainer clamps (1) and the support along the fuel tank to provide clearance for the tank.
    5. Fig 2: Fuel Tank Filler Tube & Canister Vapor Tube At Control Valve Vapor Tube
    GM2042504Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the fuel tank filler tube clamp at the fuel tank.
  6. Disconnect the fuel tank filler tube (2) and vent tube (1).
  7. Disconnect the canister vapor tube at control valve vapor tube.
    8. Fig 3: Fuel Inlet Line
    GM2042505Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the fuel pump harness connector at the right rear corner of the fuel tank.
  9. Disconnect the fuel lines (1) near the right front of the fuel tank.
  10. Disconnect the wiring harness clips and the fuel line clips as needed.
    11. Fig 4: Fuel Tank Retaining Bolts
    GM2042506Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Support the fuel tank.
  12. Remove the fuel tank retaining bolts (1).
  13. Carefully lower the fuel tank.
  14. Remove the fuel tank.
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