Fuel Tank Filler Pipe

Fuel Tank Filler Pipe





Removal and Installation

WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: 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 component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables Battery Disconnect.

3. NOTE: The supplemental refueling adapter is located in the luggage compartment.

Install the supplemental refueling adapter and a length of semi-rigid fuel drain tube into the Easy Fuel(TM) (capless) fuel tank filler pipe until the tube enters the fuel tank.





4. NOTE: This step is to remove approximately one-fourth tank of the fuel from a completely full fuel tank and the majority of any residual fuel in the fuel tank filler pipe, lowering the fuel level below the fuel tank inlet.

Attach the Fuel Storage Tanker to the fuel drain tube and remove one-fourth (approximately 4 gallons) of fuel from the tank.

5. Remove the LR wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires Removal and Replacement.

6. Remove the 3 rivets, 6 pin-type retainers and the LR wheel splash shield.

7. Remove the 3 nuts and the fuel tank filler pipe heat shield.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

8. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe bracket nut.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

9. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe bracket bolt.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

10. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube assembly-to-fuel tank filler pipe recirculation tube quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to Fuel System - General Information Quick Connect Coupling.

11. Remove the information bezel.

12. Release the 3 retainers and remove the fuel tank filler pipe housing.

13. NOTE: Some fuel may remain in the fuel tank filler pipe after the initial drain. Carefully drain any residual fuel into a suitable container.

Release the clamp and disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe hose from the fuel tank.

- To install, tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).

14. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe assembly from the vehicle.

15. To install, reverse the removal procedure.