GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1823266  Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the outer tank shield mounting nuts.
  3. Remove the inner fuel tank shield mounting nuts.
  4. With help of an assistant, remove the fuel tank shield from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1823271  Size: SH
  1. With the help for an assistant, position the fuel tank shield on the fuel tank.
  2. Hand tighten inner fuel tank shield mounting nut.
  3. Hand tighten the outer fuel tank shield mounting nut.
  4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  5. Tighten the fuel tank shield nuts.
  6. Tighten

        • Tighten the 6 mm nuts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
        • Tighten the 8 mm nuts to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).
        • Tighten the fuel tank shield bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
  7. Lower the vehicle.