Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Fuel Fill And Vent Pipe
    GM667876Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Uncap the fuel tank.
  2. Install the fuel fill and vent pipe and hose assembly to the fuel tank.
  3. Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

    Align the fuel fill pipe to the fuel fill pipe housing.

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the fuel fill hose clamp (3) to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
    • Tighten the vent hose clamp (5) to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Filler Components
    GM300318Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Install the fuel fill pipe housing to the fuel fill pipe bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fuel fill pipe housing to fuel fill pipe bolts to 2.3 N.m (20 lb in)

  7. Refill the fuel system.
  8. Install the fuel filler cap.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.