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Left Fuel Tank Pipes Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Tank Crossover Hose & EVAP Pipe (Left Tank)
    GM561133Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to the Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
  3. Drain the fuel tanks. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure .
  4. Remove the left muffler. Refer to Muffler Replacement - Left or Muffler Replacement - Right in Engine Exhaust.
  5. Disconnect the tank crossover hose (5) at the left fuel tank.
    6. NOTE: Refer to EVAP Pipes and Hoses Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) pipe (2) at the left tank EVAP pipe (1).
  7. Cap the EVAP pipe in order to prevent possible contamination.
    8. Fig 2: Fuel Return Pipe & Fuel Feed Pipe (Left Tank)
    GM327729Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • Do not repair the fuel feed or return pipes.
    • Replace the fuel feed and return pipes with original equipment or with parts that meet the GM specifications for those parts. The replacement pipe must have the same type of fittings as the original pipe in order to ensure the integrity of the connection.
    IMPORTANT: Mark or identify each fuel pipe in order to aid in installing the pipes in their original positions.
  8. Disconnect the auxiliary fuel return pipe (1) from the jet pump to the left tank. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
  9. Disconnect the fuel return pipe (7) at the fuel filter and pressure regulator. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
  10. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe (8) at the fuel filter/pressure regulator. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
  11. Disconnect the auxiliary fuel feed rear pipe (2) from the left tank to the jet pump. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
    12. Fig 3: Left Fuel Tank Shield Mount & Bolt
    GM561113Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the left fuel tank shield mount nut (3).
  13. Remove the left fuel tank shield mount bolt (2).
  14. Remove the left fuel tank shield (1).
    15. Fig 4: Fuel Return Rear Pipe, Feed Rear Pipe & Fuel Sender
    GM327707Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Disconnect the auxiliary fuel return rear pipe (1) at the fuel sender. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
  16. Disconnect the fuel return rear pipe (2) at the fuel sender. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
  17. Disconnect the fuel feed rear pipe (3) at the fuel sender. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
  18. Remove the left side rear fuel pipes.
  19. Cap the fuel sender pipes.
  20. Cap the fuel filter and pressure regulator.
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