GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Chevrolet
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2009
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Silverado - 2WD
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General Information
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General Information
🢒 Auxiliary Fuel Tank Replacement
Removal Procedure
Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to the
Fuel Pressure Relief
.
Raise the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Drain the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Draining
.
Remove the fuel tank shield bolts (1) and the fuel tank shield (2).
Loosen the fuel fill (1) and vent pipe (2) hose clamps.
Disconnect the hoses.
With the aid of an assistant, support the fuel tank.
Disconnect the evaporative emissions lines and the fuel lines. Refer to
Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
and
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Remove the fuel tank strap bolts (1) and the auxiliary fuel tank (2).
Remove the fuel pump module from the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement
.
Cap the fuel and EVAP pipes in order to prevent possible fuel system contamination.
Installation Procedure
Install the fuel pump module to the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement
.
Remove the caps from the fuel and EVAP pipes.
With the aid of an assistant, support and partially raise the fuel tank.
Connect the electrical connectors.
Connect the evaporative emissions lines and the fuel lines. Refer to
Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
and
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
With the aid of an assistant, support the auxiliary fuel tank.
Install the auxiliary fuel tank (1).
Caution:
Refer to
Fastener Caution
in the Preface section.
Install the fuel tank strap attaching bolts (2) and tighten to
40 N·m (30 lb ft)
.
Connect and tighten the fuel fill (1) and vent pipe (2) hose clamps to
4 N·m (35 lb in)
.
Install the fuel tank shield (2) and the fuel tank shield bolts (1) and tighten to
18 N·m (13 lb ft)
.
Refill the fuel tank.
Install the fuel filler cap.
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
in Engine Electrical.
Use the following procedure in order to inspect for leaks:
14.1.
Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF, for 2 seconds.
14.2.
Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds.
14.3.
Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
14.4.
Inspect for fuel leaks.