Avalanche 2500 4WD V8-8.1L VIN G (2003)
vehicles listing" before ordering parts.
Normal orders should be placed on a DRO = Daily Replenishment Order. In an emergency situation, parts should be ordered on a CSO = Customer
Special Order.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
The following procedure is for installing a fuel tank shield on involved vehicles. Installation of the shield does NOT require draining or removal of the
fuel tank or disconnecting of any fuel lines.
Important
The vehicle must be raised on a hoist that will allow unobstructed access to the bottom of the left frame rail along the entire length of the fuel tank.
1.
Raise the vehicle on a suitable hoist and support as necessary.
Important
Read steps 2, 3, and 4 before attempting to install the shield.
2.
Position the fuel tank shield under the fuel tank and route the left rear corner of the shield up between the cables and the outboard side of the frame
rail.
Important
The illustration shows the shield being positioned under the fuel tank prior to attachment. Only two of the three slots (2) and tabs (1) are shown. The
third slot and tab are located further to the rear of the shield.
3.
Raise or lower the shield as necessary to hook the slots (2) located along the inboard edge of the shield onto the three metal tabs (1) located on the
inboard side of the fuel tank.
4.
Raise the outboard side of the shield up to the bottom of the left frame rail and support in place.
5.
To attach the shield, install the three bolts through the holes in the shield and into the EXISTING holes in the BOTTOM of the frame rail. Tighten
to 12 Nm (106 lb in).
6.
Lower the vehicle as necessary to install the fourth bolt through the rear hole in the shield and into the existing hole in the outboard side of the
frame rail behind the left rear tire. Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb in).
7.
Lower the vehicle.
8.
Install the GM Recall Identification Label.
RECALL IDENTIFICATION LABEL - For US and IPC
Place a Recall Identification Label on each vehicle corrected in accordance with the instructions outlined in this Product Recall Bulletin. Each label
provides a space to include the recall number and the five (5) digit dealer code of the dealer performing the recall service. This information may be
inserted with a typewriter or a ball point pen.
