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2000 Saturn SC2 Automatic, MP6

Fuel Fill Pipe: Removal

2000 Saturn SC2 Automatic, MP6SECTION Removal
  1. Ensure that the fuel level in the tank is not greater than half. If necessary, drain the fuel tank to at least this level. Refer to FUEL TANK DRAINING .
  2. Position on hoist.
  3. Disconnect negative battery cable
  4. Remove fuel filler cap and rubber closeout grommet around fuel filler pipe neck (inside fuel filler door).
  5. Remove attachment screw (T-30) at upper end of filler pipe.
    Fig 1: Fuel Filler Cap And Attachment Screw
    G01068302Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Raise vehicle to a comfortable working position.
  7. Remove wheel house inner liner.
  8. Disconnect wiring harness connector at EVAP canister vent solenoid.
  9. Remove fuel filler pipe lower bracket attachment screw (10 mm hex) at underbody left-hand side rail.
  10. Disconnect EVAP canister vent hose at quick connect to canister vent hose.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting EVAP Canister Vent Hose
    G01068303Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Loosen fuel filler pipe hose clamp (7 mm hex) closest to fuel tank.
    CAUTION: SEVERAL OUNCES OF GASOLINE MAY REMAIN IN THE FUEL FILLER PIPE DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE INLET CHECK VALVE. BE AWARE OF THIS WHEN HANDLING THE FILLER PIPE DURING REMOVAL FROM THE FUEL TANK. SURROUND THE CHECK VALVE BODY WITH A SHOP CLOTH HELD IN PLACE WITH YOUR HAND. HAVE A SUITABLE CONTAINER AVAILABLE AND DRAIN ANY FUEL BY UNSEATING THE CHECK VALVE.
RENDER: 1.0x

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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