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Removal Procedure
2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500SECTION Removal Procedure
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- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to the Fuel Pressure Relief .
- Lower and remove the under chassis mounted spare tire.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the rear exhaust hanger bolts and hanger.
- Remove the rear crossmember that holds the spare tire.
- Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining (Rear Tank) .
- Loosen the fuel tank filler hose clamp at the front tank.
- Remove the filler hose from the front tank, and reposition the hose towards the rear tank.
- Remove the fuel pipe ground strap bolt.
- Separate the ground straps (1, 2).
- Loosen the fuel tank filler pipe hose clamp at the rear tank.
- Separate the filler pipe from the rear tank.
- Loosen the vent hose clamp (2) at the vent pipe (1).
- Remove the vent hose (3) from the vent pipe (1).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the fuel tank filler housing to body screws (1) and retainer (2).
- Remove the fuel tank filler housing to fuel tank filler pipe screws.
- Remove the fuel tank filler housing from the vehicle.
- Remove the fuel filler pipe from the vehicle.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Support the fuel tank with a suitable jack.
- Remove the fuel tank strap bolts.
- Remove the fuel tank straps.
- Partially lower the rear tank.
- Loosen the fuel tank filler hose clamp at the rear tank.
- Remove the filler hose from the rear tank.
- Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) tubes (2) at the EVAP pipes.
- Disconnect the fuel pipe at the fuel sender (1). Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Cap the fuel and EVAP pipes in order to prevent possible fuel system contamination.
- Disconnect the fuel tank electrical connector.
- Lower the fuel tank.
- With the aid of an assistant, remove the tank from the jack.
- Remove the fuel sender assembly, if required. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .
- Remove the EVAP pipes from the fuel tank roll over valves (1, 3) and the retaining clips (2), if required.
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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.