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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 Vibe - FWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls and Fuel - 2.4L (LAX) 🢒 Fuel Tank Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement.
  2. Remove the rear floor service hole cover for AWD.
  3. Discharge the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief.

    4. Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.

  4. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
  5. Disconnect the fuel tank main tube subassembly.
  6. Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose for FWD.
  7. Remove the fuel pump gage retainer.
  8. Remove the right fuel sender gage assembly.
  9. Remove the fuel suction tube assembly.
  10. Drain the fuel. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining
  11. Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement.
  12. Remove the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly for AWD. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement

    13. Object Number: 2017121 Size: MH
  13. Remove the 4 bolts (1, 2, 3, 8) or (4, 5, 6, 7), and separate the parking brake cables.
  14. Remove the charcoal canister assembly. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement

    15. Object Number: 2017123 Size: SH
  15. Remove the 7 bolts (1-7) and the fuel tank protector for AWD.

    16. Object Number: 2016735 Size: SH
  16. Remove the 4 bolts (1, 2, 3, 4) and the fuel tank protector sub-assembly for FWD.
  17. Remove the rear suspension member subassembly for AWD. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement

    18. Object Number: 2016563 Size: MH

    Note: Check that there is no dirt or other foreign objects around the connector before disconnecting it. Clean the connector if necessary. It is necessary to prevent mud or dirt from entering the connector. If mud or dirt gets in the connector, the O-rings may not seal properly. Only disconnect the quick connector by hand. Do not bend, kink or twist the nylon tubes. Protect the connector by covering it with a plastic bag.

  18. Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose for Torsion Beam Type Suspension.
  19. Pinch the tabs of the retainer of the fuel tube connector to remove the lock claws.
  20. Pull the fuel tank vent hose out of the pipe.

    21. Object Number: 2016742 Size: MH
  21. Disconnect the breather tube fuel hose.
  22. Remove the checker of the fuel tube connector from the pipe.
  23. Pinch the retainer (1) of the fuel tube connector (5), then pull the fuel tube connector out of the pipe (2).

    24. Object Number: 2016745 Size: SH
  24. Separate the breather tube fuel hose (1).

    25. Object Number: 2017125 Size: SH
  25. Pinch the tabs of the retainer (1) of the fuel tube connector to remove the lock claws (2) and push it down.
  26. Pull the fuel tank main tube out of the pipe.

    27. Object Number: 2017128 Size: SH
  27. Using a screwdriver, unfasten the claw. Then remove the fuel tank filler pipe cover from the fuel tank filler pipe.

    28. Object Number: 2016764 Size: SH
  28. Loosen the hose clamp bolt (1), then disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe hose from the fuel tank.

    29. Object Number: 2017132 Size: SH
  29. Hold the fuel tank using a transmission jack for AWD.

    30. Object Number: 2017134 Size: SH
  30. Remove the 4 bolts (1, 2, 3, 4), then remove the 2 fuel tank bands for AWD.
  31. Operate the transmission jack, then remove the fuel tank.

    32. Object Number: 2016766 Size: SH
  32. Hold the fuel tank using a transmission jack for AWD.

    33. Object Number: 2016768 Size: SH
  33. Remove the 4 bolts (1, 2, 3, 4), then remove the 2 fuel tank bands.
  34. Operate the transmission jack, then remove the fuel tank.

    35. Object Number: 2016770 Size: SH
  35. Remove the fuel tank main tube (1) from the fuel tank.

    36. Object Number: 2017146 Size: SH
  36. Remove the fuel tank vent hose (1) for AWD.

    37. Object Number: 2016771 Size: SH
  37. Remove the fuel tank vent hose from the fuel tank clamp (1) for FWD.

    38. Object Number: 2017147 Size: MH
  38. Remove the fuel tank cushions from the fuel tank.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 2017147 Size: MH
  1. Install the new fuel tank cushions onto the fuel tank.

    2. Object Number: 2017146 Size: SH
  2. Install the fuel tank vent hose (1) for AWD.

    3. Object Number: 2016771 Size: SH
  3. Install the fuel tank vent hose onto the fuel tube clamp (1) for FWD.

    4. Object Number: 2016770 Size: SH
  4. Install the fuel tank main tube onto the fuel tank.
  5. Install the fuel tank assembly for AWD.
  6. Set the fuel tank on a transmission jack.

    7. Object Number: 2017132 Size: SH
  7. Operate the transmission jack, then install the fuel tank into the vehicle.

    8. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2017134 Size: SH
  8. Install the 2 fuel tank bands with the 4 bolts (1, 2, 3, 4) and tighten to 39 N·m (29 lb ft).

    9. Object Number: 2016766 Size: SH
  9. Install the fuel tank assembly for FWD.
  10. Set the fuel tank on a transmission jack.
  11. Operate the transmission jack, then install the fuel tank into the vehicle.

    12. Object Number: 2016768 Size: SH
  12. Install the 2 fuel tank bands with the 4 bolts (1, 2, 3, 4) and tighten to 39 N·m (29 lb ft).

    13. Object Number: 2016791 Size: SH

    Note: Make sure that the hose clamp (1) is facing in the correct direction when installing.

  13. Connect the fuel tank to filler pipe hose to the fuel tank.

    14. Object Number: 2017128 Size: SH
  14. Engage the claw, then install the fuel tank filler pipe cover onto the fuel tank filler pipe.

    15. Object Number: 2017158 Size: SH

    Note: Check that there are no scratches or foreign objects around the connecting surfaces of the fuel tube connector and pipe before performing this work. After connecting the fuel tank main tube, check that the fuel tank main tube is securely connected by pulling on the fuel tube connector and pipe.

  15. Align the fuel tube connector with the pipe, then push the fuel tube connector in until it comes into contact with the seat to connect the fuel tank main tube to the pipe, then push the retainer (1) up until the claws lock.

    16. Object Number: 2016745 Size: SH
  16. Connect the breather tube fuel hose (1).

    17. Object Number: 2016801 Size: SH
  17. Align the fuel tube connector with the pipe, then push the fuel tube connector in until the retainer makes a "click" sound to connect the fuel tank breather tube to the pipe.
  18. Install the checker onto the pipe.

    19. Object Number: 2016565 Size: MH
  19. Connect the fuel tank vent hose for Torsion Beam Type Suspension.
  20. Align the fuel tube connector with the pipe, then push the fuel tube connector in until it comes into contact with the seat to connect the fuel tank vent hose to the pipe.
  21. Slide the retainer of the fuel tube connector to lock the claws.
  22. Install the rear suspension member sub-assembly for Double Wishbone Type Suspension. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement.
  23. Install the charcoal canister assembly. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement.

    24. Object Number: 2017123 Size: SH
  24. Install the fuel tank protector with the 7 bolts (1-7) for AWD and tighten to 5.5 N·m (49 lb in).

    25. Object Number: 2016735 Size: SH
  25. Install the fuel tank protector sub-assembly with the 4 bolts (1, 2, 3, 4) for FWD and tighten to 5.5 N·m (49 lb in).

    26. Object Number: 2017121 Size: MH
  26. Install the parking cables with the 4 bolts (1, 2, 3, 8) or (4, 5, 6, 7) and tighten to 5.4 N·m (48 lb in).
  27. Install the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly for AWD. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement
  28. Install the catalytic converter
  29. Add fuel.
  30. Install the right fuel sender gage assembly for AWD.
  31. Install the fuel suction tube assembly.
  32. Install the fuel pump gage retainer.
  33. Connect the fuel tank vent hose for FWD.
  34. Connect the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly.

    35. Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.

  35. Connect the cable to the negative battery terminal.
  36. Inspect for a fuel leak.
  37. Inspect for an exhaust gas leak.
  38. Install the rear floor service hole cover.
  39. Install the rear seat cushion assembly. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement.