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Removal Procedure

    WARNING:

    Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning .

    WARNING:

    Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .

  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Fuel Pressure Relief 
  2. Drain the fuel tank. Fuel Tank Draining 
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Remove { If equipped } Underbody Rear Air Deflector Replacement - Right Side (XFE)
  5. Remove Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Dual Exhaust)Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Single Exhaust)
    6. Fig 1: Wiring Harness
    GM4239842Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Disconnect Wiring Harness (1)
  7. Remove Wiring Harness (1) at Retainer (7) (Qty: 2)
  8. Disconnect Fuel Tank Vent Pipe (2) at Fuel Tank Filler Pipe (3) - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service 
  9. Remove Fuel Tank Filler Hose Clamp (6)
  10. Remove Fuel Tank Filler Hose (5) at Fuel Tank (4)
    11. Fig 2: Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Pipe
    GM4239982Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Disconnect Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Pipe (1) at Evaporative Emission Pipe (2) - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service 
  12. Disconnect Fuel Feed Pipe (3) at Fuel Feed Pipe (4) - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service 
  13. Disconnect Evaporative Emission Canister Filter Pipe (6) at Evaporative Emission Canister (5) - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service 
    14. Fig 3: Fuel Tank Strap Bolt
    GM4239878Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Place a suitable adjustable jack under the fuel tank.
  15. Remove Fuel Tank Strap Bolt (1) (Qty: 4)
  16. Remove Fuel Tank Strap (2) (Qty: 2)
    17. Fig 4: Fuel Tank
    GM4239886Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Remove Fuel Tank (1)
  18. If replacing fuel tank transfer parts as necessary.
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