Fuel Filler Hose: Service and Repair

Fuel Tank Filler Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Partially drain the fuel tank below the level of the fuel fill tube. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining (Non E-85) (Procedures).
2. Raise and support the vehicle, high enough to access the fuel fill hose through the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the left rear wheelhouse liner. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement (Pickup) (Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement (Pickup))Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement (SUV) (Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement (SUV)).
4. Remove the left rear wheelhouse flare. Refer to Rear Wheel Opening Flare Replacement (Base Rear Body) () Rear Wheel Opening Flare Replacement (H3T) () Rear Wheel Opening Flare Replacement (Base Rear Door) ().
5. Remove the bolt securing the fuel fill hose ground strap to the frame.




6. Disconnect the fuel fill pipe vent line quick connect (1) from the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).




7. Loosen the fuel fill pipe clamp (3).
8. Remove the fuel fill hose from the fuel tank.
9. Disconnect the fuel tank vent line (5) from the fuel fill pipe vent line (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).




10. Remove the fuel fill pipe bracket nuts.
11. Remove the fuel fill pipe from the vehicle.
12. Cap the open end of the fuel tank.

Installation Procedure




1. Remove the cap from the fuel tank.
2. Install the fuel fill pipe bracket to the studs on the fender.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the fuel fill pipe nuts and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).




4. Install the fuel fill hose to the fuel tank. Align the orientation notch (2) on the fuel fill hose to the tab (4) on the fuel tank.
5. Tighten the fuel fill hose clamp and tighten to 2.5 Nm (22 lb in).
6. Connect the fuel tank vent line (5) to the fuel fill pipe vent line (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).




7. Connect the fuel fill pipe vent line quick connect (1) to the EVAP canister. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).




8. Install the bolt securing the fuel fill hose ground strap to the frame and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in).
9. Install the left rear wheelhouse flare. Refer to Rear Wheel Opening Flare Replacement (Base Rear Body) () Rear Wheel Opening Flare Replacement (H3T) () Rear Wheel Opening Flare Replacement (Base Rear Door) ().
10. Install the left rear wheelhouse liner. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement (Pickup) (Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement (Pickup)) Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement (SUV) (Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement (SUV)).
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Refill the fuel tank.
13. Install the fuel fill cap.
14. Inspect for leaks.