GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Partially drain the fuel tank below the level of the fuel fill tube. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle, high enough to access the fuel fill hose through the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the left rear wheelhouse liner. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement .
  4. Remove the left rear wheelhouse flare. Refer to Rear Wheel Opening Flare Replacement .

  5. Object Number: 1560098  Size: SH
  6. Remove the bolt securing the fuel fill hose ground strap to the frame.

  7. Object Number: 1560077  Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the fuel fill pipe vent line quick connect (1) from the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .

  9. Object Number: 1560072  Size: SH
  10. Loosen the fuel fill pipe clamp (3).
  11. Remove the fuel fill hose from the fuel tank.
  12. Disconnect the fuel tank vent line (5) from the fuel fill pipe vent line (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .

  13. Object Number: 1560101  Size: SH
  14. Remove the fuel fill pipe bracket nuts.
  15. Remove the fuel fill pipe from the vehicle.
  16. Cap the open end of the fuel tank.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1560101  Size: SH
  1. Remove the cap from the fuel tank.
  2. Install the fuel fill pipe bracket to the studs on the fender.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the fuel fill pipe nuts.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1560072  Size: SH
  6. Install the fuel fill hose to the fuel tank. Align the orientation notch (2) on the fuel fill hose to the tab (4) on the fuel tank.
  7. Tighten the fuel fill hose clamp.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the clamp to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

  9. Connect the fuel tank vent line (5) to the fuel fill pipe vent line (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .

  10. Object Number: 1560077  Size: SH
  11. Connect the fuel fill pipe vent line quick connect (1) to the EVAP canister. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .

  12. Object Number: 1560098  Size: SH
  13. Install the bolt securing the fuel fill hose ground strap to the frame.
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  15. Install the left rear wheelhouse flare. Refer to Rear Wheel Opening Flare Replacement .
  16. Install the left rear wheelhouse liner. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement .
  17. Lower the vehicle.
  18. Refill the fuel tank.
  19. Install the fuel fill cap.
  20. Inspect for leaks.