Fuel Hose/Pipes Assembly Replacement (Left Tank)

Fuel Hose/Pipes Assembly Replacement (Left Tank)

Removal Procedure






Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to the Fuel Pressure Relief.
3. Drain the fuel tanks. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining.
4. Remove the left muffler.
5. Disconnect the tank crossover hose (5) at the left fuel tank.

Notice: Refer to EVAP Pipes and Hoses Notice.

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.






Notice:
* 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.

Disconnect the auxiliary fuel return pipe (1) from the jet pump to the left tank.

8. Disconnect the fuel return pipe (7) at the fuel filter and pressure regulator.
9. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe (8) at the fuel filter/pressure regulator.
10. Disconnect the auxiliary fuel feed rear pipe (2) from the left tank to the jet pump.




11. Remove the left fuel tank shield mount nut (3).
12. Remove the left fuel tank shield mount bolt (2).
13. Remove the left fuel tank shield (1).




14. Disconnect the auxiliary fuel return rear pipe (1) at the fuel sender.
15. Disconnect the fuel return rear pipe (2) at the fuel sender.
16. Disconnect the fuel feed rear pipe (3) at the fuel sender.
17. Remove the left side rear fuel pipes.
18. Cap the fuel sender pipes.
19. Cap the fuel filter and pressure regulator.

Installation Procedure






Important: Lubricate the fuel pipes in order to aid in installation. Use mechanic's wire attached to the fuel sender end of the fuel pipe in order to pull the fuel pipe through the tunnel reinforcement opening. Pull the fuel pipe through from the top down.

1. Remove the caps from the fuel filter/pressure regulator.
2. Install and connect the fuel return rear pipe (7) to the fuel filter and pressure regulator.
3. Install and connect the auxiliary fuel feed rear pipe (2) from the left tank to the jet pump.
4. Install and connect the fuel feed pipe (8) at the fuel filter and pressure regulator.
5. Install and connect the auxiliary fuel return rear pipe (1) from the jet pump to the left tank.




6. Remove the caps from the fuel sender pipes.
7. Connect the fuel feed rear pipe (3) at the fuel sender.
8. Connect the fuel return rear pipe (2) at the fuel sender.
9. Connect the auxiliary fuel return rear pipe (1) at the fuel sender.




10. Install the left fuel tank shield (1).
11. Install the mount bolt (2) for the left fuel tank shield (2).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

12. Install the mount nut (3) for the left fuel tank shield.

* Tighten the fuel tank shield mount bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
* Tighten the fuel tank shield mount nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in).




13. Remove the cap from the EVAP pipe.
14. Connect the EVAP pipe (2) at the left tank EVAP pipe (1).
15. Connect the tank crossover hose (5) at the left fuel tank.
16. Push the clamp (6) outboard against the fuel tank. Keep the clamp parallel with the white stripe on the tank crossover hose.

Tighten the tank crossover hose clamp to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

17. Install the left muffler.
18. Refill the fuel system.
19. Tighten the fuel filler cap.
20. Connect the negative battery cable.
21. Inspect for leaks.

1. Turn the ignition switch ON for 2 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF for 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
4. Inspect for fuel leaks.

22. Program the transmitters. Refer to Transmitter Programming (Domestic and Japan) Transmitter Programming (Export - Including Canada). Programming and Relearning