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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN K2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 378 (ENGINE CONTROLS - 8.1L (INTRODUCTION))REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFILLER TUBE REPLACEMENT (PICKUP)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 U

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 USECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Remove the cap from the opening on the fuel tank.
    Fig 1: Fuel Tank Fill Pipe Clamp At The Fuel Tank (Pickup)
    GM1228094Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the fuel tank fill pipe.
  3. Connect the recirculation line to the sending unit. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Tighten the fuel tank fill pipe clamp (1) at the fuel tank.

    Tighten:  Tighten the clamp to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

    5. Fig 2: Rear Axle Vent Hose (Pickup)
    GM1238157Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the rear axle vent hose to the clip on the fuel fill pipe bracket.
    6. Fig 3: Fuel Tank Fill Pipe Ground Wire (Pickup)
    GM1238144Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Position the fuel tank fill pipe ground wire and chassis harness ground wire (2).
  7. Install the fuel tank fill pipe ground wire (3) anti-rotation tab into the frame hole.
  8. Install the fuel tank fill pipe ground wire bolt (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  9. Lower the vehicle.
    10. Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Filler Components
    GM300318Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the fuel tank filler housing.
  11. Install the fuel tank filler housing to fuel tank fill pipe screws.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 2.3 N.m (20 lb in).

    12. Fig 5: View Of Fuel Tank Filler Housing To Body Screws & Retainer
    GM853731Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the fuel tank filler housing to body screws (1) and retainer (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 2.3 N.m (20 lb in).

RENDER: 1.0x

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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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