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Removal Procedure

NOTE: Clean the fuel and evaporative emission (EVAP) connections and surrounding areas prior to disconnecting the lines in order the avoid possible system contamination.
    Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Tank Fill Pipe Screws & Bolt
    GM1837996Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the fuel fill cap.
  2. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
  3. Remove the right rear wheelhouse liner. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement .
  4. Remove the fuel tank fill pipe screws (1) from the fuel tank fill pipe housing.
  5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  6. Remove the fuel tank fill pipe bolt (2) from the underbody side rail.
    7. Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Fill Pipe & Clamp, EVAP Emission Pipe & Fuel Tank Vent Pipe
    GM1795261Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Loosen the fuel fill pipe hose clamp (3) at the fuel tank.
  8. Separate the fuel fill pipe hose from the fuel tank.
  9. Disconnect the fuel tank fill EVAP pipe quick connect fitting (2) from the fuel tank vent pipe (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  10. Remove the fuel tank fill pipe.
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