GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 1998 🢒 Sonoma Pickup - 2WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 2.2L 🢒 Fuel Tank Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

    2. Refer to

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

    in Cautions and Notices.

  2. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .

    3. Caution: Provide additional support when a vehicle is on a hoist in the following ways:

       • Before removing parts, support the opposite end. This helps prevent the vehicle from slipping off.
       • Before removing major components, chain the vehicle frame to the hoist pads at the same end as the removal. This helps avoid a tip-off.
    Failure to follow these precautions could cause vehicle damage, serious personal injury, or death.

  3. Raise the vehicle and suitably support. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    4. Object Number: 57074 Size: SH
  4. Remove the fuel tank shield (1).
  5. With aid of an assistant, support the fuel tank and disconnect the two fuel tank retaining straps (2).
  6. Remove the fuel sender electrical connector.

    7. Object Number: 373185 Size: SH
  7. Remove the fuel tank pressure sensor electrical connector.
  8. Remove the hoses from the fuel sender.
  9. Remove the filler, vent and vapor pipes.

    10. Object Number: 57075 Size: SH
  10. Remove the fuel tank (2) from vehicle.
  11. Remove the sound insulators (1).
  12. Remove the fuel sender assembly from fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .

Installation Procedure

    Important: Inspect all connectors for dirt and burrs. Clean or replace components/assemblies as required. Fuel line O-rings for cuts, nicks, swelling or distortion. Replace if necessary.

  1. Install the fuel sender assembly to tank. Refer to .

    2. Object Number: 373185 Size: SH
  2. Install the sound insulators (1).
  3. With the aid of an assistant, install the fuel tank (2) to the body.
  4. Install the hoses to filler, vent and vapor pipes.

    5. Object Number: 57075 Size: SH
  5. Install the fuel tank pressure sensor electrical connector.
  6. Install the fuel tank sender electrical connector.

    7. Object Number: 57074 Size: SH
  7. Install the fuel tank retaining straps (2).

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

  8. Install the fuel tank shield (1).
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Refill the fuel tank.
  11. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
  12. Inspect for fuel leaks through the following steps:
    13. 12.1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position for 2 seconds.
    12.2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position for 10 seconds.
    12.3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    12.4. Check for fuel leaks.