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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Provide additional support when a vehicle is on a hoist in the following ways:
  • Before removing parts, support the opposite end. This helps prevent the vehicle from slipping off.
  • Before removing major components, chain the vehicle frame to the hoist pads at the same end as the removal. This helps avoid a tip-off.

Failure to follow these precautions could cause vehicle damage, serious personal injury, or death.
NOTE: The fuel tank equipped with ORVR components require special handling. Follow all instructions for servicing the fuel tank as specified in the service procedures. Damage to the fuel system components and the failure to meet the Federal Regulations may result from incorrect servicing of the fuel tank.
    Fig 1: Fuel Tank, Exhaust Heat Shield And Rivets (AWD)
    GM853081Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure .
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the propeller shaft from the vehicle. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - Two Piece in Propeller Shaft.
  4. Remove the catalytic converter and intermediate pipe assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (LV6 Engine) or Catalytic Converter Replacement (LNK Engine) in Engine Exhaust.
  5. Remove the 4 rivets (2) securing the rear exhaust heat shield (3) to the vehicle.
  6. Remove the rear exhaust heat shield (3) from the fuel tank (1).
    7. Fig 2: Parking Brake Cable And Bolts (Left Side) (AWD)
    GM853074Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the 3 bolts (1) securing the parking brake cable (2) on the left side of the vehicle.
    8. Fig 3: Parking Brake Cable And Bolts (Right Side) (AWD)
    GM853070Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the 3 bolts (1) securing the parking brake cable (3) on the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister (2) side of the vehicle.
    9. Fig 4: EVAP Canister And Drain Hose (AWD)
    GM853067Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the EVAP drain hose (2) from the EVAP canister (1).
    10. Fig 5: EVAP Canister, Body Clip, EVAP Purge And Vent Lines (AWD)
    GM853064Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disconnect the EVAP purge and vent lines (3) from the EVAP canister (2).
  11. Remove the EVAP lines (3) from the body clip (1) and swing the lines away from the fuel tank.
  12. Remove the EVAP canister (2). Refer to Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Replacement (FWD)  or Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Replacement (AWD) .
    13. Fig 6: Fuel Supply Line (AWD)
    GM853058Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Disconnect the fuel supply line. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
    14. Fig 7: Fuel Filler Hose Clamp And Fuel Filler Hose (AWD)
    GM853062Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Loosen the fuel filler hose clamp (1).
  15. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (2) from the fuel tank.
    16. Fig 8: Fuel Tank Straps, Filler Pipe Vent Lines And Bolts (AWD)
    GM853078Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Disconnect the 2 filler pipe vent lines (2) from the fuel tank.
  17. Support the fuel tank with a transmission jack or other suitable fixture.
  18. Remove the four bolts (3) and the two fuel tank straps (1) from the vehicle.
  19. Remove the fuel tank from the vehicle.
  20. If replacing the fuel tank, remove all lines, hoses, and the FLVV, and install on the replacement fuel tank. Refer to Fill Limiter Vent Valve Replacement (FWD)  or Fill Limiter Vent Valve Replacement (AWD) .
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