GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2002 🢒 Chevy Suburban - 2WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 8.1L 🢒 Filler Tube Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Drain the fuel below the level of the fuel filler hose. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .

    2. Object Number: 300318 Size: SH
  2. Remove the fuel fill pipe housing to fuel fill pipe bolts.
  3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    4. Object Number: 561111 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the fuel fill pipe ground strap.

    5. Object Number: 569704 Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the rear axle vent hose from the retainer on the fuel fill pipe.
  6. Loosen the fuel vent hose (3) to fill tube clamp (2).
  7. Disconnect the fuel vent hose (3) from the fill tube.

    8. Object Number: 569669 Size: SH
  8. Loosen the fuel fill hose to fuel tank clamp (2).
  9. Disconnect the fuel fill hose from the fuel tank.
  10. Remove the fuel fill hose assembly.
  11. Cap the open end of the fuel tank.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 569669 Size: SH
  1. Uncap the fuel tank.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the fuel fill hose assembly to the fuel tank.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the fuel fill pipe clamp (2), to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in)


    Object Number: 569704 Size: SH
  3. Connect the fuel fill vent hose (3) to the fill tube.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the vent hose clamp (2), to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in)


    Object Number: 561111 Size: SH
  4. Connect the fuel fill pipe ground strap.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the fuel fill pipe ground strap bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in)

  5. Connect the rear axle vent hose to the retainer on the fuel fill pipe.
  6. Lower the vehicle.

    7. Object Number: 300318 Size: SH
  7. Install the fuel fill pipe housing to the fuel fill pipe bolts.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the fuel fill pipe housing to fuel fill pipe bolts to 2.3 N·m (20 lb in)


    Object Number: 300314 Size: SH
  8. Refill the fuel system.
  9. Install the fuel filler cap.