Fuel Filler Hose: Service and Repair

FILLER TUBE REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Remove the fuel fill cap.
2. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure.
3. Remove the fuel filler pocket.




4. Remove the fuel filler pipe assembly upper retaining bolt.
5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.




6. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) vent pipe (1) from the EVAP canister.




7. Loosen the fuel filler hose clamp (1) at the fuel tank.




8. Remove the fuel filler pipe assembly lower retaining bolt.
9. Disconnect the fuel filler hose from the fuel tank.
10. Remove the fuel filler pipe assembly.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the fuel filler pipe assembly into position on the vehicle.
2. Connect the fuel filler hose to the fuel tank.




3. Install the fuel filler pipe assembly lower retaining bolt.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




4. Tighten the fuel filler hose clamp (1) at the fuel tank.

Tighten the clamp to 4.5 N.m (40 lb in).




5. Connect the EVAP vent pipe (1) to the EVAP canister.
6. Lower the vehicle.




7. Install the fuel filler pipe assembly upper retaining bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

8. Install the fuel filler pocket.
9. Refill the fuel tank.
10. Install the fuel fill cap.