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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TAHOE BASE, 4.8 CREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 276 (ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM & FUEL SYSTEM - HYBRID (LZ1) - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFUEL TANK REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 C

Removal Procedure

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Removal Procedure
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NOTE: Clean the fuel and evaporative emission (EVAP) connections and surrounding areas prior to disconnecting the lines in order to avoid possible system contamination.
    Fig 1: View Of Fuel Vent Hose Clamp & Fuel Filler Hose Clamp
    GM1964118Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief (Without CH 48027) .
  2. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
  3. Loosen the fuel fill pipe vent hose clamp (2) at the fuel tank vent valve.
    4. Fig 2: View Of EVAP Lines, Fuel Feed Lines & Fittings
    GM1704490Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the chassis EVAP line quick connect fitting (4) from the fuel tank line. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  5. Disconnect the fuel tank fuel feed line quick connect fitting (5) from the chassis line. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  6. Cap the fuel and EVAP lines in order to prevent possible fuel and/or EVAP system contamination.
    7. Fig 3: View Of Fuel Tank EVAP Lines & Canister
    GM1704492Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the fuel tank EVAP lines (1) from the EVAP canister. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  8. Cap the EVAP lines in order to prevent possible EVAP system contamination.
  9. Using an adjustable jack, support the fuel tank.
  10. Remove the fuel tank strap bolts.
    11. CAUTION: Refer to Damage to Fuel Tank Straps Caution .
  11. Remove the fuel tank straps.
  12. With the aid of an assistant, carefully lower the rear of the fuel tank.
  13. Slide the front of the tank away from the frame.
  14. Lower the fuel tank slightly until the chassis wiring harness electrical connectors can be accessed.
    15. Fig 4: View Of Chassis Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors
    GM1704493Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Disengage the chassis wiring harness electrical connector, connector position assurance (CPA) retainer at the module.
  16. Disconnect the chassis wiring harness electrical connectors (1) from the module and the fuel pressure sensor.
    17. Fig 5: View Of Fuel Tank & Straps (Single Tank)
    GM1224293Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Completely lower the fuel tank.
  18. With the aid of an assistant, place the fuel tank in a suitable work area.
  19. If replacing the fuel tank proceed to the next step, otherwise proceed to step 18 in the installation procedure.
    20. Fig 6: View Of EVAP Line Clip & Retainer
    GM1704504Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the fuel feed line from the retaining feature (2) in the fuel tank.
  21. Open the fuel/EVAP line clip (1) and remove the fuel feed line from the clip.
  22. Disconnect the fuel feed line quick connect fitting at the fuel tank module. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
    23. Fig 7: View Of Fuel Feed Line
    GM1704506Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Remove the fuel feed line from the fuel tank.
    24. Fig 8: View Of Fuel Tank Shield & Retainers
    GM1704741Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Remove the fuel tank shield retainers (2 and 3) and shields (1 and 4).
    25. Fig 9: View Of Fuel Tank Clips
    GM1704505Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Remove the EVAP line from the fuel tank clips (2 and 6).
  26. Open the fuel tank clips (1, 3, 4, and 5) and remove the EVAP lines from the clips.
  27. Disconnect the EVAP line quick connect fittings at the fuel tank module and fuel tank vent valve. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
    28. Fig 10: View Of Fuel Tank EVAP Lines
    GM1704507Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. Remove the EVAP lines from the fuel tank.
    29. Fig 11: Identifying Lock Ring
    GM1642096Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  29. Using the J 45722  , remove the lock ring.
    30. Fig 12: View Of Quick Connect Fittings At Module Cover
    GM1254425Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  30. Carefully lift the module from the fuel tank, enough to access the quick connect fittings (1) under the module cover. Disconnect the quick connect fittings. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  31. Remove the fuel tank module.
  32. Remove and discard the fuel tank module seal.
    33. Fig 13: Checking Lock Ring For Flatness
    GM1617750Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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