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Removal Procedure

    IMPORTANT: This procedure is for removal of the fuel filler tube ONLY. In order to remove the fuel filler hose connecting the fuel filler tube to the fuel tank. Removal of the fuel tank is necessary. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Fuel Cap & Fuel Filler Tube Sealing Ring
    GM891295Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Drain the fuel tank below the level of the fuel filler hose. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure .
  2. Open the fuel filler door and remove fuel filler cap (1).
  3. Remove the sealing ring (2) from around the fuel filler tube (3).
  4. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  5. Remove the wheel house opening fuel filler tube cover (5).
  6. Remove the bolt (7) from the fuel filler tube ground wire (6).
  7. Loosen the fuel filler tube hose clamp (4).
  8. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Fuel Filler Tube
    GM891297Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the fuel filler tube (1) from the fuel filler hose (2).
  10. In order to remove the fuel filler hose (2) removal of the fuel tank is necessary. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .