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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 66 (ENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION)FUEL SYSTEMS (GASOLINE)FUEL TANKREMOVAL & INSTALLATION
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Removal & Installation

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Removal & Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Release fuel system pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE (GASOLINE) .
  2. Drain the fuel tank. See FUEL TANK DRAINING .
  3. Raise and support vehicle.
  4. Disconnect the quick-connect fittings at the fuel filter and the fuel return pipe. See FUEL LINE QUICK CONNECT FITTINGS . Cap the fuel lines to prevent possible fuel system contamination.
  5. Remove the rubber exhaust hangers. Allow the exhaust system to rest on the rear axle.
  6. Remove the exhaust heat shield.
  7. Loosen the fuel filler hose clamp at the fuel tank.
  8. Disconnect the fuel filler hose from the fuel tank.
  9. Disconnect the Evaporative (EVAP) emission vapor pipe from the EVAP canister.
  10. Disconnect the electrical harness from the multi-pin rear body connector and fuel strap.
  11. With the aid of an assistant, support the fuel tank. Disconnect the fuel tank retaining straps.
  12. Lower the fuel tank.
  13. If cleaning or replacing fuel tank, remove the fuel sender assembly from the tank. See FUEL SENDER ASSEMBLY . To clean tank, see FUEL SYSTEM CLEANING .
Fig 1: Removing/Installing Fuel Tank
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