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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. WARNING: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning .
  4. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
  5. Disconnect the fuel tank main tube subassembly.
  6. Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose for FWD.
  7. Remove the fuel pump gage retainer.
  8. Remove the right fuel sender gage assembly.
  9. Remove the fuel suction tube assembly.
  10. Drain the fuel. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining 
  11. Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (2.4L AWD) or Catalytic Converter Replacement (2.4L FWD) .
  12. Remove the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly for AWD. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement
    13. Fig 1: Locating Parking Brake Cables Bolts
    GM2017121Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the 4 bolts (1, 2, 3, 8) or (4, 5, 6, 7), and separate the parking brake cables.
  14. Remove the charcoal canister assembly. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement 
    15. Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Tank Protector Subassembly (AWD)
    GM2017123Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the 7 bolts (1-7) and the fuel tank protector for AWD.
    16. Fig 3: Locating Fuel Tank Protector Sub-Assembly Bolts (FWD)
    GM2016735Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the 4 bolts (1, 2, 3, 4) and the fuel tank protector sub-assembly for FWD.
  17. Remove the rear suspension member subassembly for AWD. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement (Except All Wheel Drive and GT)
    18. 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.
  18. Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose for Torsion Beam Type Suspension.
  19. Pinch the tabs of the retainer of the fuel tube connector to remove the lock claws.
  20. Pull the fuel tank vent hose out of the pipe.
    21. Fig 5: Exploded View Of Breather Tube Fuel Hose
    GM2016742Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Disconnect the breather tube fuel hose.
  22. Remove the checker of the fuel tube connector from the pipe.
  23. Pinch the retainer (1) of the fuel tube connector (5), then pull the fuel tube connector out of the pipe (2).
    24. Fig 6: Identifying Breather Tube Fuel Hose
    GM2016745Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Separate the breather tube fuel hose (1).
    25. Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Tank Main Tube Sub-Assembly
    GM2017125Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Pinch the tabs of the retainer (1) of the fuel tube connector to remove the lock claws (2) and push it down.
  26. Pull the fuel tank main tube out of the pipe.
    27. Fig 8: Exploded View Of Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Claw
    GM2017128Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  27. Using a screwdriver, unfasten the claw. Then remove the fuel tank filler pipe cover from the fuel tank filler pipe.
    28. Fig 9: Identifying Clamp Bolt
    GM2016764Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. Loosen the hose clamp bolt (1), then disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe hose from the fuel tank.
    29. Fig 10: Holding Fuel Tank Using A Transmission Jack (AWD)
    GM2017132Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  29. Hold the fuel tank using a transmission jack for AWD.
    30. Fig 11: Locating Fuel Tank Band Bolts
    GM2017134Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  30. Remove the 4 bolts (1, 2, 3, 4), then remove the 2 fuel tank bands for AWD.
  31. Operate the transmission jack, then remove the fuel tank.
    32. Fig 12: Holding Fuel Tank Using A Transmission Jack
    GM2016766Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  32. Hold the fuel tank using a transmission jack for AWD.
    33. Fig 13: Locating Fuel Tank Band Bolts
    GM2016768Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  33. Remove the 4 bolts (1, 2, 3, 4), then remove the 2 fuel tank bands.
  34. Operate the transmission jack, then remove the fuel tank.
    35. Fig 14: View Of Fuel Tank Main Tube & Fuel Tank
    GM2016770Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  35. Remove the fuel tank main tube (1) from the fuel tank.
    36. Fig 15: Identifying Fuel Tank Vent Hose (AWD)
    GM2017146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  36. Remove the fuel tank vent hose (1) for AWD.
    37. Fig 16: Identifying Fuel Tank Vent Hose & Fuel Tank Clamp
    GM2016771Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  37. Remove the fuel tank vent hose from the fuel tank clamp (1) for FWD.
    38. Fig 17: View Of Fuel Tank Cushions & Fuel Tank
    GM2017147Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  38. Remove the fuel tank cushions from the fuel tank.
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