Drop the tank

Chevy Mechanic: joseph carrillo

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Remove the negative battery cable.

Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Release Procedure .

Raise the vehicle.

Drain the fuel from the tank. Refer to Draining Fuel Tank .

Remove the fuel tank off-road shield, if equipped.Loosen the filler neck hose clamp at the fuel tank and disconnect the fuel tank filler neck from the fuel tank.Support the fuel tank and remove the tank straps and insulator strips, if equipped.

Lower the fuel tank. Disconnect the fuel feed and vapor hoses.

Disconnect the electrical connections at the sender.

Remove the fuel sender unit assembly by turning the cam lock counterclockwise using tool J 39765.

Disconnect the fuel pump from the sender assembly.

Pull the fuel pump up into the attaching hose while pulling outward from the bottom support.

Do Not damage the rubber insulator or the strainer.

Inspect the fuel pump attaching hose for signs of deterioration.

Inspect the rubber round insulation at the bottom of the pump.

Inspect the strainer.

DRAINING PROCEDURE

WARNING: Gasoline or gasoline vapors are highly flammable. A fire could occur if an ignition source is present. Never drain or store gasoline or diesel fuel in an open container, due to the possibility of fire or explosion. Have a dry chemical (Class B) fire extinguisher nearby .

Disconnect the negative battery cable.

Use a hand operated pump device in order to remove the fuel through the filler neck.

NOTE : If pump is equipped, make sure to hook up the static ground wire to a metal part of gas tank before you begin.

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