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Tahoe / Yukon Service Manual

Fuel Return Hose Replacement (Short Wheelbase)

  1. Drain the fuel tank. Fuel Tank Draining
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
Fuel Return Hose Replacement (Short Wheelbase) — figure 1
Fuel Return Hose Replacement (Short Wheelbase) — figure 1
  1. Rear Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolt (1) » Remove [4x]
  2. Remove both rear stabilizer shaft clamp (2) from the frame and let the stabilizer shaft hang.
Fuel Return Hose Replacement (Short Wheelbase) — figure 2
Fuel Return Hose Replacement (Short Wheelbase) — figure 2
  1. Fuel Feed Hose (1) » Disconnect — Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
  2. Fuel Return Hose (2) » Disconnect — Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
Fuel Return Hose Replacement (Short Wheelbase) — figure 3
Fuel Return Hose Replacement (Short Wheelbase) — figure 3
  1. Fuel Tank Filler Vent Hose (1) » Disconnect — Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
  2. Fuel Tank Filler Hose Clamp (2) » Loosen
  3. Fuel Tank Filler Hose (3) » Remove
Fuel Return Hose Replacement (Short Wheelbase) — figure 4
Fuel Return Hose Replacement (Short Wheelbase) — figure 4
  1. Place a suitable adjustable jack under the fuel tank.
  2. Strap fuel tank to jack.
  3. Fuel Tank Strap Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
  4. Fuel Tank Strap (2) » Remove [2x]
Fuel Return Hose Replacement (Short Wheelbase) — figure 5
Fuel Return Hose Replacement (Short Wheelbase) — figure 5
  1. Lower the fuel tank, allowing clearance to access connections at the top of the tank.
  2. Electrical Connector (1) » Disconnect
  3. Fuel Feed Hose Clip (2) » Disengage
  4. Wiring Harness Retainer (3) » Disengage
  5. Retainer (4) » Unclip
Fuel Return Hose Replacement (Short Wheelbase) — figure 6
Fuel Return Hose Replacement (Short Wheelbase) — figure 6
  1. Fuel Tank (1) » Remove
  2. Remove the straps holding the fuel tank to the jack.
  3. Remove the jack.
Fuel Return Hose Replacement (Short Wheelbase) — figure 7
Fuel Return Hose Replacement (Short Wheelbase) — figure 7

  1. Tape (1) » Remove

  2. Fuel Return Hose (4) @ Evaporative Emission Canister Hose Clip (3) » Disengage [2x]

  3. Fuel Return Hose (4) @ Retainer (2) » Disengage

  4. Fuel Return Hose (4) » Disconnect — Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service

  5. Fuel Return Hose (4) » Remove Installation Procedure

  6. Fuel Return Hose (4) » Install

  7. Fuel Return Hose (4) » Connect — Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service

  8. Fuel Return Hose (4) @ Retainer (2) » Engage

  9. Fuel Return Hose (4) @ Evaporative Emission Canister Hose Clip (3) » Engage [2x]

  10. Tape (1) » Install

  11. Place a suitable adjustable jack under the fuel tank.

  12. Strap fuel tank to jack.

  13. Raise the fuel tank  (1), allowing access to connections at the top of the tank.

  14. Retainer (4) » Clip

  15. Wiring Harness Retainer (3) » Engage

  16. Fuel Feed Hose Clip (2) » Engage

  17. Electrical Connector (1) » Connect

  18. Raise the tank to the installed position.

  19. Remove the straps holding the fuel tank to the jack.

  20. Fuel Tank Strap (2) » Install [2x]

  1. Fuel Tank Strap Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  2. Remove the jack.

  3. Fuel Tank Filler Hose (3) » Install

  4. Fuel Tank Filler Hose Clamp (2) » Tighten — Fastener Specifications

  5. Fuel Tank Filler Vent Hose (1) » Connect — Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service

  6. Fuel Return Hose (2) » Connect — Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service

  7. Fuel Feed Hose (1) » Connect — Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service

  8. Raise rear stabilizer shaft into installed position.

  9. Rear Stabilizer Shaft Clamp (2) » Install [2x]

  10. Rear Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [4x] — Fastener Specifications

  11. Lower the vehicle.

  12. Refill the fuel tank.

  13. Prime the fuel system and inspect for fuel leaks. Fuel System Priming