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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Caution .
    Fig 1: Locating Fuel Filler Pipe Assembly
    GM1651495Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the fuel fill cap.
  2. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
  3. Remove the fuel fill pocket. Refer to Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Housing Replacement .
  4. Remove the fuel fill pipe upper bolt.
  5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    6. Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Fill Vent Pipe Quick Connect Fitting
    GM1651435Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the fuel fill vent pipe quick connect fitting (2) from the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting Service - Plastic Collar (Press Release) .
  7. Cap or plug the EVAP canister fitting in order to prevent system contamination.
    8. Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Fill Pipe Lower Bolt
    GM1651498Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the fuel fill pipe lower bolt.
    9. Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Tank
    GM1651444Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the fuel tank vent line quick connect fitting (1) from the fill pipe recirculation line. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting Service - Plastic Collar (Press Release) .
  10. Loosen the fuel fill hose clamp (2) at the fuel tank.
  11. Remove the fuel fill hose from the fuel tank.
  12. Cap or plug the fuel tank opening and vent line in order to prevent fuel loss and/or system contamination.
  13. Remove the fuel fill hose/pipe.
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