Fuel Filler Hose: Service and Repair

Fuel filler pipe assembly

Removal

WARNING: Fuel is explosive. When working on fuel system make sure to supply adequate ventilation to the work area. Do not smoke, and keep sparks and open flames away.

1. Open fuel filler door.
2. Remove filler cap.
3. Remove two upper mounting screws from fuel filler pipe assembly.




4. Remove two bolts and two fasteners and remove splash shield from left rear wheel well.
5. Raise vehicle.
6. Remove two bolts attaching fuel filler pipe assembly to vehicle sub-frame.
7. Loosen clamps and remove fuel filler pipe assembly from joint hose.




Installation

WARNING: Fuel is explosive. When working on fuel system parts, make sure to supply adequate ventilation to the work area. Do not smoke, and keep sparks and open flames away.

1. Raise vehicle.
2. Connect fuel filler pipe assembly to joint hose




3. Install bolts to bracket attaching fuel filler pipe assembly to vehicle sub-frame.

Tightening torque: 6.5 - 9.3 lb.ft (8.8 - 12.7 N.m, 90 - 130 kg.cm)

4. Install splash shield, two bolts and two fasteners.

Tightening torque: 7.7 - 12.2 lb.ft (10.8 - 16.7 N.m, 1.1 - 1.7 kg.m)

5. Lower vehicle on hydraulic lift to ground level.
6. Install two upper mounting screws to fuel filler pipe assembly.

Tightening torque: 1.8 - 2.5 lb.ft (2.5 - 3.5 N.m, 25 - 36 kg.m)

7. Install filler cap.
8. Close the fuel filler door.