GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1760004  Size: SH

    Caution: Gasoline or gasoline vapors are highly flammable. A fire could occur if an ignition source is present. Never drain or store gasoline or diesel fuel in an open container, due to the possibility of fire or explosion. Have a dry chemical (Class B) fire extinguisher nearby.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining . Ensure that the fuel level in the tank is less than 1/4 full. If necessary, drain the fuel tank to at least this level.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Remove the front muffler. Refer to Muffler Replacement .

  5. Object Number: 1784998  Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the fuel pump connector at the right rear side of the fuel tank.
  7. Disconnect the fuel tank filler tube from the fuel tank.

  8. Object Number: 1820493  Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the fuel feed and return line near the right front side of the fuel tank.

  10. Object Number: 1785003  Size: SH
  11. Remove the rear drive axle, if equipped.
  12. Support the fuel tank.
  13. Remove the fuel tank strap retaining nuts.
  14. Remove the fuel tank straps.
  15. Carefully lower the jack and move the front of the fuel pump downward while tilting the rear of the fuel pump upward.
  16. Remove the fuel tank.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1785003  Size: SH
  1. Install the fuel tank in the position previously removed.
  2. Install the fuel tank straps.
  3. Tighten
    Tighten the fuel tank strap retaining nuts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1785000  Size: SH
  4. Connect the fuel feed and return line near the right front side of the fuel tank.

  5. Object Number: 1784998  Size: SH
  6. Connect the fuel tank filler tube.
  7. Connect the fuel pump connector at the right rear side of the fuel tank.
  8. Install the rear drive axle, if equipped.
  9. Install the front muffler. Refer to Muffler Replacement .