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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear floor service hole cover for AWD.
  3. Discharge the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
    4. CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning .
  4. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal.
  5. Disconnect the fuel tank main tube subassembly.
  6. Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose for FWD.
  7. Remove the fuel pump gage retainer for AWD.
  8. Remove the fuel pump gage retainer for FWD.
  9. Remove the right fuel sender gage assembly for AWD.
  10. Remove the fuel suction tube assembly for AWD.
  11. Remove the fuel suction tube assembly for FWD.
  12. Drain the fuel.
  13. Remove the center exhaust pipe assembly for AWD.
  14. Remove the center exhaust pipe assembly for FWD.
  15. Remove the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly for AWD.
    16. Fig 1: Locating Parking Brake Cables Bolts
    GM2017121Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the 4 bolts, and separate the parking brake cables.
  17. Remove the charcoal canister assembly.
    18. Fig 2: Identifying No. 2 Fuel Tank Protector Subassembly (AWD)
    GM2017123Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the no. 2 fuel tank protector subassembly for AWD.
  19. Remove the 7 bolts and the No. 2 fuel tank protector.
    20. Fig 3: Locating Fuel Tank Protector Sub-Assembly Bolts (FWD)
    GM2016735Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the 4 bolts and the fuel tank protector sub-assembly for FWD.
  21. Remove the rear suspension member subassembly for Double Wishbone Type Suspension.
    22. Fig 4: Exploded View Of Torsion Beam Type Suspension Fuel Tank Vent Hose
    GM2016563Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Check that there is no dirt or other foreign objects around the connector before disconnecting it. Clean the connector if necessary. It is necessary to prevent mud or dirt from entering the connector. If mud or dirt gets in the connector, the O-rings may not seal properly. Only disconnect the quick connector by hand. Do not bend, kink or twist the nylon tubes. Protect the connector by covering it with a plastic bag.
  22. Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose for Torsion Beam Type Suspension.
  23. Pinch the tabs of the retainer of the fuel tube connector to remove the lock claws.
  24. Pull the fuel tank vent hose out of the pipe.
    25. Fig 5: Exploded View Of Breather Tube Fuel Hose
    GM2016742Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Disconnect the breather tube fuel hose.
  26. Remove the checker of the fuel tube connector from the pipe.
    27. NOTE: Check that there is no dirt or other foreign objects around the connector before disconnecting it. Clean the connector if necessary. It is necessary to prevent mud or dirt from entering the connector. If mud or dirt gets in the connector, the O-rings may not seal properly. Only disconnect the quick connector by hand. Do not bend, kink or twist the nylon tubes. Protect the connector by covering it with a plastic bag. If the pipe and connector are stuck, carefully try wiggling or pushing and pulling on the connector to release it. Pull the connector off the pipe carefully.
  27. Pinch the retainer of the fuel tube connector, then pull the fuel tube connector out of the pipe.
    28. Fig 6: Identifying Breather Tube Fuel Hose
    GM2016745Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. Separate the breather tube fuel hose.
    29. Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Tank Main Tube Sub-Assembly
    GM2017125Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  29. Disconnect the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly.
  30. Pinch the tabs of the retainer of the fuel tube connector to remove the lock claws and push it down.
    31. NOTE: Check that there is no dirt or other foreign objects around the connector before disconnecting it. Clean the connector if necessary. It is necessary to prevent mud or dirt from entering the connector. If mud or dirt gets in the connector, the O-rings may not seal properly. Only disconnect the quick connector by hand. Do not bend, kink or twist the nylon tubes. Protect the connector by covering it with a plastic bag. If the pipe and connector are stuck, carefully try wiggling or pushing and pulling on the connector to release it. Pull the connector off the pipe carefully.
  31. Pull the fuel tank main tube out of the pipe.
    32. Fig 8: Exploded View Of Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Claw
    GM2017128Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  32. Using a screwdriver, unfasten the claw. Then remove the fuel tank filler pipe cover from the fuel tank filler pipe.
    33. Fig 9: Identifying Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Hose Clamp & Bolt
    GM2016764Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  33. Loosen the hose clamp bolt, then disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe hose from the fuel tank.
    34. Fig 10: Holding Fuel Tank Using A Transmission Jack (AWD)
    GM2017132Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  34. Remove fuel tank assembly for AWD.
  35. Hold the fuel tank using a transmission jack.
    36. Fig 11: Locating No. 1 Fuel Tank Bands Bolts
    GM2017134Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  36. Remove the 4 bolts, then remove the 2 No. 1 fuel tank bands.
  37. Operate the transmission jack, then remove the fuel tank.
    38. Fig 12: Holding Fuel Tank Using A Transmission Jack (FWD)
    GM2016766Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  38. Remove the fuel tank assembly for FWD.
  39. Hold the fuel tank using a transmission jack.
    40. Fig 13: Locating No. 1 Fuel Tank Bands Bolts
    GM2016768Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  40. Remove the 4 bolts, then remove the 2 No. 1 fuel tank bands.
  41. Operate the transmission jack, then remove the fuel tank.
    42. Fig 14: Identifying Fuel Tank Main Tube Sub-Assembly
    GM2016770Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  42. Remove the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly.
  43. Remove the fuel tank main tube from the fuel tank.
    44. Fig 15: Identifying Fuel Tank Vent Hose (AWD)
    GM2017146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  44. Remove the fuel tank vent hose for AWD.
    45. Fig 16: View Of Fuel Tank Vent Hose & Fuel Tank Clamp (FWD)
    GM2016771Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  45. Remove the fuel tank vent hose from the fuel tank clamp for FWD.
    46. Fig 17: View Of Fuel Tank Cushions & Fuel Tank
    GM2017147Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  46. Remove the fuel tank cushions from the fuel tank.
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