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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001SUBURBAN C1500REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 11 (ENGINE CONTROLS - 6.5L (L65) (INTRODUCTION))REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFUEL TANK REPLACEMENT (EXTENDED CAB SIDE TANK)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500SECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 GMC C3500 HD and 2001 Chevrolet C3500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disconnect negative battery cables.
  2. Drain the fuel from the tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure .
  3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting And Jacking The Vehicle in General Information.
    4. Fig 1: Fuel Tank Filler Neck, Clamp & Fuel Tank
    GM18442Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Loosen the filler neck hose clamp at the fuel tank and disconnect the fuel tank filler neck from the fuel tank.
    5. Fig 2: Fuel Tank & Straps
    GM18413Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Support the fuel tank and remove the tank straps and insulator strips, if equipped.
    6. Fig 3: Fuel Tank & Shield
    GM18415Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Lower the fuel tank and shield enough to access the fuel lines and electrical connections on the tank and sender.
    7. Fig 4: Fuel Hoses & Lines
    GM19204Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the fuel hoses (2) and lines (1). Disconnect the electrical connections at the sender.
  8. Lower the tank and shield fully.
  9. Lift the tank out of the shield and place the tank on the floor.
    10. Fig 5: Fuel Sender Assembly & Seal Ring
    GM17407Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the fuel sender assembly and seal ring, using the J 36608  . See Special Tools . Discard the old seal ring. Purge the tank if the tank is being repaired.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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