Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Removal Procedure
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    Fig 1: Fuel Tank Wiring Harness
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  1. Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank ReplacementΒ .
  2. Disconnect the fuel tank wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the secondary fuel tank fuel pump module.
  3. Remove the fuel tank wiring harness from the retaining clip (3).
  4. Reposition the fuel tank wiring harness (1) out of the way.
  5. Install the CH-48482Β  to the fuel tank fuel pump module lock ring.
  6. Using the CH-48482Β  and a long breaker bar, rotate the lock ring counterclockwise unlocking the fuel tank fuel pump module lock ring.
  7. Remove the CH-48482Β  .
  8. Fig 2: Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module
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  9. Remove the fuel tank module lock ring (1).
  10. Slowly raise the fuel tank fuel pump module (2) until the fuel level sensor float arm and primary fuel tank fuel pump module suction port are just visible.
  11. Fig 3: Primary Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Suction Port Tabs
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  12. Squeeze in the primary fuel tank fuel pump module suction port tabs on either side of the port in order to disengage the primary fuel tank fuel pump module suction port from the secondary fuel tank fuel pump module.
  13. Fig 4: Primary Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Suction Port
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  14. Remove the primary fuel tank fuel pump module suction port (2) from the secondary fuel tank fuel pump module (1).
  15. Fig 5: Fuel Tank Module
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  16. Tilt the module toward the rear of the fuel tank to allow the level sensor float arm to clear the tank opening. Remove the module (1) from the tank.
  17. Remove and discard the fuel tank module O-ring seal (2).
  18. If the secondary fuel tank fuel pump module is being replaced, remove the secondary fuel level sensor, if required. Refer to Secondary Fuel Level Sensor ReplacementΒ .
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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