Fuel Tank Removal and Installation - Left Side

Fuel Tank Replacement - Left Side

Tools Required

J 37088-A Fuel Line Disconnect Tool

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining.
3. Remove the left rear wheelhouse panel.
4. Remove both mufflers.
5. Remove the driveline support assembly.
6. Disconnect the fuel fill hose and recirc line from the fill pipe.




7. Disconnect the fuel pump jumper harness connector.




8. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe (4) at the rear of the left fuel tank.
9. Cap the fuel pipes to prevent fuel system contamination.




10. Loosen the fuel tank strap in order to drop the tank approximately 1 inch.




11. Disengage the crossover tube connector position assurance (CPA) retainer by pulling the tab (1) outward and rotate.






Important: The crossover tube CPA is released when the latch disengages from the tank connection groove.

12. Rotate crossover tube collar (3) counterclockwise to disengage.




13. Disconnect the crossover tube from the left fuel tank by pulling straight out.






Important: Take care not to disturb the internal O-rings in the fuel tank connections.

14. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) crossover pipe (2) quick connect fitting at the left fuel tank.




15. Cap the EVAP pipe to prevent system contamination.




16. Remove the fuel tank strap mount bolts.
17. Remove the fuel tank strap from the vehicle.




18. Remove the fuel tank.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the fuel tank.
2. Install the fuel tank strap to the vehicle.




3. Install the fuel tank strap bolts loosely leaving the tank hanging approximately one inch.
4. Remove the cap from the EVAP pipe.




5. Connect the EVAP crossover pipe (2) quick connect fitting at the left fuel tank.




6. Lubricate the crossover tube to fuel tank connection O-rings (1-4) with GM P/N 1051717 (Canadian P/N 5728223) rubber lubricant.

Important: Note the location of the T-shaped alignment feature (5) between the jet pump feed/return pipes connector.




7. Lubricate the crossover tube O-ring mating surfaces (1-4) with GM P/N 1051717 (Canadian P/N 5728223) rubber lubricant.

Important:
* Note the T-shaped alignment feature on the crossover tube.

* The crossover tube will not fully seat into the fuel tank if the jet pump lines are misaligned.

Connect the crossover tube to the left fuel tank using the features previously noted.

Important: The crossover tube collar tangs will not latch if misalignment exists.

8. Rotate the crossover tube collar (3) clockwise to engage the tangs.




9. Rotate the crossover tube CPA retainer counterclockwise past the collar latching tang and push the tab (1) into the locked position.

Important: If the CPA retainer is locked into position, the crossover tube collar will not rotate.

10. Test the crossover tube to fuel tank connection by attempting to rotate the crossover tube collar counterclockwise.






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

11. Tighten the fuel tank strap bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb in).

12. Remove the cap from the fuel pipes.




13. Connect the fuel feed pipe (4) at the rear of the left fuel tank.




14. Connect the fuel pump jumper harness connector.
15. Connect the fuel fill hose and recirc line to the fill tube.

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

16. Install the driveline support assembly.
17. Install both mufflers.
18. Install the left rear wheelhouse panel.
19. Lower the vehicle.
20. Refuel the fuel tank.
21. Connect the negative battery cable.
22. Perform the following procedure in order to test for leaks:

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