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Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2004 🢒 GMC K Sierra - 4WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L 🢒 Filler Tube Replacement

Filler Tube Replacement Pickup

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 853731 Size: SH
  1. Remove the fuel tank filler housing to body TORX® screws (1) and pushpin retainer (2).

    2. Object Number: 300318 Size: SH
  2. Remove the fuel tank filler housing to fuel tank fill pipe bolts.
  3. Remove the fuel tank filler housing.
  4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle half way. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

    5. Object Number: 1238144 Size: SH
  5. Remove the fuel tank fill pipe ground wire bolt (1).
  6. Remove the fuel tank fill pipe ground wire (3) anti-rotation tab from the frame hole.
  7. Reposition the fuel tank fill pipe ground wire and chassis harness ground wire (2).

    8. Object Number: 1238157 Size: SH
  8. Open the axle vent hose clip on the fuel fill pipe bracket.
  9. Remove the rear axle vent hose from the clip.

    10. Object Number: 1228094 Size: SH
  10. Loosen the fuel tank fill pipe clamp (1) at the fuel tank.
  11. Disconnect the recirculation line from the sending unit. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  12. Remove the fuel tank fill pipe.
  13. Cap the opening on the fuel tank in order to prevent possible system contamination.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1228094 Size: SH
  1. Remove the cap from the opening on the fuel tank.
  2. Install the fuel tank fill pipe.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Connect the recirculation line to the sending unit. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  4. Tighten the fuel tank fill pipe clamp (1) at the fuel tank.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the clamp to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).


    Object Number: 1238157 Size: SH
  5. Install the rear axle vent hose to the clip on the fuel fill pipe bracket.
  6. Close the axle vent hose clip.

    7. Object Number: 1238144 Size: SH
  7. Position the fuel tank fill pipe ground wire and chassis harness ground wire (2).
  8. Install the fuel tank fill pipe ground wire (3) anti-rotation tab into the frame hole.
  9. Install the fuel tank fill pipe ground wire bolt (1).

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  10. Lower the vehicle.

    11. Object Number: 300318 Size: SH
  11. Install the fuel tank filler housing.
  12. Install the fuel tank filler housing to fuel tank fill pipe bolts.

    13. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2.3 N·m (20 lb in).


    Object Number: 853731 Size: SH
  13. Install the fuel tank filler housing to body TORX® screws (1) and pushpin retainer (2).

    14. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2.3 N·m (20 lb in).

Filler Tube Replacement Cab/Chassis - Front

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1228187 Size: SH
  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
  2. If equipped with a rear auxiliary tank, disconnect the fuel and evaporative emission (EVAP) quick connect fittings. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  3. Cap the fuel feed and EVAP pipes in order to prevent possible system contamination.

    4. Object Number: 1228174 Size: SH
  4. Loosen the fuel fill pipe clamp (2) at the tank.
  5. Loosen the vent pipe clamp (1) at the tank.
  6. Remove the fuel fill pipe and vent pipe from the tank.
  7. Cap the fuel and vent openings in the tank in order to prevent possible system contamination.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1228174 Size: SH
  1. Remove the caps from the fuel and vent openings in the tank.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the fuel fill pipe and vent pipe to the tank.
  3. Tighten the vent pipe clamp (1) at the tank.
  4. Tighten the fuel fill pipe clamp (2) at the tank.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the clamps to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).


    Object Number: 1228187 Size: SH
  5. Remove the caps from the fuel feed and EVAP pipes.
  6. If equipped with a rear auxiliary tank, connect the fuel and EVAP quick connect fittings. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .

Filler Tube Replacement Cab/Chassis - Rear

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1228175 Size: SH
  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
  2. Loosen the fuel fill pipe hose clamp (2) at the tank.
  3. Loosen the fuel vent pipe hose clamp (1) at the tank.
  4. Remove the fuel fill and vent hoses from the tank.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1228175 Size: SH
  1. Install the fuel fill and vent hoses to the tank.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Tighten the fuel vent pipe hose clamp (1) at the tank.
  3. Tighten the fuel fill pipe hose clamp (2) at the tank.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the clamps to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

Filler Tube Replacement Pickup - 5.3L (L59) Engine

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 853731 Size: SH
  1. Remove the fuel tank filler housing to body TORX® screws (1) and pushpin retainer (2).

    2. Object Number: 300318 Size: SH
  2. Remove the fuel tank filler housing to fuel tank fill pipe bolt.
  3. Remove the fuel tank filler housing.
  4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle half way. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    5. Object Number: 1238157 Size: SH
  5. Open the axle vent hose clip on the fuel fill pipe bracket.
  6. Remove the rear axle vent hose from the clip.

    7. Object Number: 1228096 Size: SH
  7. Remove the fuel tank ground wire bolt (2).
  8. Reposition the fuel tank fill pipe ground wire.
  9. Loosen the fuel tank fill pipe clamp (3) at the fuel tank.
  10. Loosen the vent hose clamp (1) at the fuel tank.
  11. Remove the fuel tank fill pipe.
  12. Cap the opening on the fuel tank in order to prevent possible system contamination.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1228096 Size: SH
  1. Remove the cap from the opening on the fuel tank.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the fuel tank fill pipe.
  3. Tighten the vent hose clamp (1) at the fuel tank.
  4. Tighten the fuel tank fill pipe clamp (3) at the fuel tank.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the clamps to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

  5. Position the fuel tank fill pipe ground wire.
  6. Install the fuel tank ground wire bolt (2).

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 1238157 Size: SH
  7. Install the rear axle vent hose to the clip on the fuel fill pipe bracket.
  8. Close the axle vent hose clip.

    9. Object Number: 300318 Size: SH
  9. Install the fuel tank filler housing.
  10. Install the fuel tank filler housing to fuel tank fill pipe bolts.

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2.3 N·m (20 lb in).


    Object Number: 853731 Size: SH
  11. Install the fuel tank filler housing to body TORX® screws (1) and pushpin retainer (2).

    12. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2.3 N·m (20 lb in).

Filler Tube Replacement 1500 Crew Cab

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 853731 Size: SH
  1. Remove the fuel tank filler housing to body TORX® screws (1) and retainer (2).

    2. Object Number: 300318 Size: SH
  2. Remove the fuel tank filler housing to fuel tank fill pipe bolts.
  3. Remove the fuel tank filler housing.
  4. Partially raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

    5. Object Number: 1223723 Size: SH
  5. Remove the fuel tank fill pipe ground wire bolt.
  6. Remove the fuel tank fill pipe ground wire from the frame.

    7. Object Number: 1223725 Size: SH
  7. Loosen the fuel tank fill pipe clamp at the fuel tank.
  8. Disconnect the recirculation line quick connect fitting at the tank. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  9. Remove the fuel tank fill pipe.
  10. Cap the opening on the fuel tank in order to prevent possible system contamination.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1223725 Size: SH
  1. Remove the cap from the opening on the fuel tank.
  2. Install the fuel tank fill pipe.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Connect the recirculation line quick connect fitting at the tank. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  4. Tighten the fuel tank fill pipe clamp at the fuel tank.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the clamp to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).


    Object Number: 1223723 Size: SH
  5. Position the fuel tank fill pipe ground wire to the frame. Ensure the anti-rotation tab is positioned correctly.
  6. Install the fuel tank fill pipe ground wire bolt.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 300318 Size: SH
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Install the fuel tank filler housing.
  9. Install the fuel tank filler housing to fuel tank fill pipe bolts.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 2.3 N·m (20 lb in).


    Object Number: 853731 Size: SH
  10. Install the fuel tank filler housing to body TORX® screws (1) and retainer (2).

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2.3 N·m (20 lb in).