Fuel Filler Hose: Service and Repair

Filler Tube Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Caution.




1. Remove the fuel fill cap.
2. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining.
3. Remove the fuel fill pocket.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
5. Disconnect the fuel fill vent pipe quick connect fitting (1) from the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister.
6. Cap or plug the EVAP canister fitting in order to prevent system contamination.




7. Remove the fuel fill pipe lower bolt.




8. Disconnect the fuel tank vent line quick connect fitting (2) from the fill pipe recirculation line.
9. Loosen the fuel fill hose clamp (3) at the fuel tank.
10. Remove the fuel fill hose from the fuel tank.
11. Cap or plug the fuel tank opening and vent line in order to prevent fuel loss and/or system contamination.
12. Remove the fuel fill hose/pipe.

Installation Procedure




1. Remove the caps or plugs from the fuel tank opening and vent line.
2. Install the fuel fill hose to the fuel tank. Align the 1/2D1/2 notch on the fill hose (1) with the 1/2 D 1/2 notch on the fuel tank (1).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Tighten the fuel fill hose clamp (3) at the fuel tank.

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

4. Connect the fuel tank vent line quick connect fitting (2) to the fill pipe recirculation line.




5. Install the fuel fill pipe lower bolt.

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




6. Remove the cap or plug from the EVAP canister fitting.
7. Connect the fuel fill vent pipe quick connect fitting (1) to the EVAP canister.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Install the fuel fill pocket.
10. Refill the fuel tank.