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2002 chevrolet tailblazer fuel tank is empty.when you try ...
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2002 chevrolet tailblazer fuel tank is empty.when you try to fill the tank it spits the fuel out as if tank wers full. what is the problem ?

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2002 Chevrolet trailblazer ltz 6

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filling it up with gas

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February 15 8:06 AM (6 hours and 43 seconds later)
         
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G.M. is aware there is a problem here and has issued some update parts to correct this. As far as I know the customer has to pay for repairs. Due to the fuel system being involved I suggest a dealer repair it. I have listed the repair procedure below. Hope this helps. Please click accept for me. ThanksImages available only to Customers.

Replace the fuel tank filler upper pipe assembly with P/N 88983256 or P/N 15131043, and lower hose assembly with P/N 15131046. The new upper pipe has been redesigned to provide smoother flow conditions within the section and the lower hose has been redesigned to include a checking feature. Use the procedure listed below.

Remove the fuel fill cap.

Remove the fuel fill pipe housing.
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Remove the fuel fill pipe bracket nut (2).

Remove the fuel fill pipe ground strap bolt.

Cut off the ground strap ring terminal and tie strap.
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Loosen the fuel hose clamp (8).

Remove the fuel fill upper pipe (7) from the vehicle.

Install the new fuel fill upper pipe into the vehicle. Use P/N 88983256 for 2002-2003 model year vehicles or P/N 15131043 for 2004 model year vehicles.

Tighten the fuel hose clamp. Tighten
Tighten the clamp to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

Wrap the excess length of ground strap around the fuel hose as necessary.

Install the fuel fill pipe ground strap bolt in its original location.

Loosen the fuel hose clamps (1,3).

Remove the lower fuel hose (2) from the vehicle.

Install the new lower fuel hose into the vehicle.

Tighten the lower fuel hose clamps. Tighten Tighten the clamps to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

Install the fuel fill pipe bracket nut. Tighten Tighten the nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

Install the fuel fill pipe housing.

Install the fuel fill cap.




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