GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Caution: Do not drain the fuel into an open container. Never store the fuel in an open container due to the possibility of a fire or an explosion.

Notice: Do not drain fuel through the fuel tank filler pipe in order to prevent damage to the fuel tank filler pipe check-ball.


    Object Number: 65739  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Relieve the fuel system fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
  3. Loosen the fuel tank filler pipe cap.
  4. Remove the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .
  5. Use a hand operated fuel pump device in order to drain the fuel through the fuel sender access panel.

  6. Object Number: 66012  Size: SH
  7. Install the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .
  8. Tighten the fuel tank filler pipe cap.
  9. Reconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .