Fuel Filler Hose: Service and Repair
FUEL TANK FILLER PIPEExploded View
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Vehicles (Part 1):
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Vehicles (Part 2):
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Vehicles:
Special Tool(s)
Special Tool(s):
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Remove the fuel filler cap slowly. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist
2. Remove the muffler and tailpipe.
3. Release the fuel tank filler cap and position aside.
4. CAUTION: When removing the special tool, the fitting on the end of the hose can become detained by the one-way flapper valve. Carefully remove the hose using a gentle agitating motion to avoid detaching the hose from the fitting.
NOTE: The special tool must be inserted into the fuel tank filler pipe until the fitting on the end of the hose enters into the fuel tank, opening the one-way flapper valve.
Insert the special tool into the fuel tank filler pipe.
5. NOTE: This step will remove approximately 1/8 tank of the fuel from a completely full fuel tank and the majority of any residual fuel in the fuel tank filler pipe.
Attach the fuel storage tanker to the special tool and remove as much fuel as possible from the fuel tank and fuel tank filler pipe.
6. Remove the 3 fuel tank filler pipe retaining screws.
7. Remove the LH rear wheel and tire.
8. Remove the 3 rivets, 6 pin-type retainers and the LH wheel splash shield.
9. Remove the fresh air tube fitting from the fuel tank filler pipe housing.
10. Remove the 3 nuts and the fuel tank filler pipe heat shield.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
11. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube assembly-to-recirculation tube quick connect coupling.
12. Remove the fresh air tube from the dust separator.
13. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe bracket retaining nut.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
14. Release the 2 swivel clips.
15. Remove the 4 screws and the fuel tank filler pipe housing.
16. Loosen the LH fuel tank strap bolts.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
17. Partially lower the LH side of the fuel tank to allow access to the fuel tank filler hose and clamp.
18. Release the clamp and disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe hose from the fuel tank.
- To install, tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).
19. NOTE: The fuel tank filler pipe assembly has to be directed upward and partially out of the fuel door opening, then it can be lowered and maneuvered out of the vehicle.
Remove the fuel tank filler pipe assembly from the vehicle.
20. To install, reverse the removal procedure.