Fuel Filler Hose: Service and Repair
FUEL TANK FILLER PIPEPart 1:
Part 2:
Part 1:
Part 2:
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Special Tool(s):
Special Tool(s)
Removal and Installation
WARNING:
- Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
- Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
- The evaporative emissions system contains fuel vapor and condensed fuel vapor. Although not present in large quantities, it still presents the danger of explosion or fire. Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery to minimize the possibility of an electrical spark occurring, and possibly causing a fire or explosion if fuel vapor or liquid fuel are present in the area. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
- The fuel in the tank may be pressurized. Remove the fuel tank cap slowly. If a hissing sound is heard, wait until the condition stops before removing the fuel tank filler cap. If these precautions are not followed, fuel may spray and cause personal injury.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Release the fuel tank filler cap and position aside.
4. Insert a suitable fuel drain tube into the fuel tank filler pipe until it reaches the fuel tank inlet tube.
5. Attach the fuel storage tanker to the fuel drain tube and remove as much fuel as possible from the fuel tank filler pipe.
6. Remove the lateral stiffener bar.
7. Release the 4 fuel tank filler pipe bezel retainer clips.
8. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe bezel.
9. Release the clamp and disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe hose-to-fuel tank.
- To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
10. CAUTION: Some fuel may remain in the fuel tank filler pipe after draining. Carefully remove the fuel tank filler pipe assembly from the vehicle and drain any residual fuel into a suitable container.
Remove the fuel tank filler pipe support bracket bolt.
- To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
11. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe.
12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.