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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 271 (ENGINE CONTROLS (INTRODUCTION) -- 5.7L)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFUEL TANK REPLACEMENT - (RIGHT W/FFS)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  2. If equipped with automatic transmission, remove the driveline support assembly. Refer to DRIVELINE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) in Propeller Shaft.
  3. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure .
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  5. Remove the right rear tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  6. Remove the right rear wheelhouse panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement in Body Rear End.
  7. Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister access cover.
    8. Fig 1: EVAP Canister & FLVV Hose
    GM561895Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the fill limit vent valve (FLVV) hose (1) at the EVAP canister (2).
  9. Disconnect the fuel pump module harness connector.
  10. Remove the crossover tube from the clamp located above the transmission.
    11. Fig 2: Locating Air Inlet Hose
    GM903539Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Disengage the crossover tube connector position assurance (CPA) retainer by pulling the tab (1) outward and rotate.
    12. IMPORTANT: The crossover tube CPA is released when the latch disengages from the tank connection groove.
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