Fuel pump cap installation note

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Fuel pump cap installation note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
  • The fuel pump unit will rotate and cannot be secured in the specified position if there is any gasoline on the gasket. Thoroughly wipe away all gasoline from the gasket.
  • Mark the fuel pump cap and fuel tank at the points where the threading of each part begins so that the marks are easily visible when the cap is installed.
  1. Align the fuel tank and fuel pump unit alignment marks as shown in the figure.
    CAUTION:
    • The fuel pump cap could be damaged if the SST is used with any gap between the cap and the SST. Securely attach the SST so that there is no gap between the SST tabs and the side of the cap.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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