fuel tank removal

2004 GMC SONOMA
1,600,000 MILES • 4.3L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JUSTIN DUNN
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Truck listed above is a crew cab. I am trying to remove the fuel tank, I have the straps undone and there is a support that still holds it up. I'm worried the bolts will snap and wont be able to use support any more. Any ideas if I have to remove that to remove tank?
Dec 9, 2019 at 3:49 PM
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KASEKENNY
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Here is the process on how to remove the tank for your vehicle. Let me know if you still have questions. Thanks
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Dec 9, 2019 at 7:39 PM
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JUSTIN DUNN
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I have the straps all undone now its seems like crossmember has to come off or is there another way it's what you guys show as front strap
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Dec 11, 2019 at 10:37 AM
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JUSTIN DUNN
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I got the same answer how do you remove cross member
Dec 12, 2019 at 11:04 AM
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STRAILER
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We have this truck in the shop right now and are doing the job a video will soon be ready for you to view.
Dec 12, 2019 at 11:06 AM
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JUSTIN DUNN
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thank you look forward to it, where will I see video?
Dec 12, 2019 at 12:53 PM
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On our youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/2carpros
I will post it when completed.
Dec 12, 2019 at 2:52 PM
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JUSTIN DUNN
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do you have any idea as to when that will be?
Dec 14, 2019 at 7:44 AM
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Later next week, its being done now.
Dec 16, 2019 at 11:42 AM
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I think the bolts you are looking for on are the frame adjacent to the tank.
Dec 16, 2019 at 11:42 AM
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JUSTIN DUNN
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yea is there 3 or 4 because the one goes to the shackles and don't want leaf spring to fall.also i am doing it on the ground so not much room.
Dec 17, 2019 at 7:06 AM
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The guides danny uploaded look very complete the tank came down no problem today so I'm not sure what doing on for you. Can you take more picture to help us see what's going on or a video? Upload both in your response.
Dec 17, 2019 at 12:02 PM
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Sorry it took awhile. here is the video:

https://youtu.be/bCcueO4ALxQ

Let me know what happens.
Jan 11, 2020 at 1:49 PM