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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2006G6 GTP, 2D COUPE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 7 (ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM - 2.4L - INTRODUCTION (2 OF 2))REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFUEL TANK REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, Standard

Installation Procedure

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Fuel Tank External Attachments
    GM1580730Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. If the fuel tank is being replaced, perform the following:
    1. Install the fuel sender. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .
    2. Install the EVAP canister vent solenoid valve. Refer to Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Vent Solenoid Valve Replacement .
    3. Install the he EVAP canister. Refer to Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Replacement .
    4. Install and connect the fuel tank vapor line. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
    2. Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Tank Electrical Harness
    GM1580732Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. If the fuel tank is being replaced, install and connect the fuel tank electrical harness.
    3. Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Feed Line, Vapor Line & Quick Connect Fittings
    GM1580724Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Begin to install the left side of the fuel tank over the exhaust pipe.
  4. Raise the right side of the fuel tank into position inboard of the right frame rail. Use care in feeding the fuel feed, EVAP vapor line and the fuel sender electrical harness over the exhaust system.
  5. Remove the caps or plugs from the fuel feed and vapor lines.
  6. Connect the fuel feed (2) and vapor (1) line quick connect fittings. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
    7. Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Tank Straps & Bolts
    GM1578463Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Completely raise and install the fuel tank into position.
    8. IMPORTANT: Ensure that the strap marked with the "L" is installed on the left side and the strap marked "R" is installed on the right side.
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