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: When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions 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.

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

3. Carefully turn the fuel tank filler cap counterclockwise approximately one-fourth turn until the thread disengages and position aside.

4. NOTE: When the fuel tank is completely full, this step will remove approximately one-eighth of the fuel from the fuel tank.

NOTE: The Fuel Draining Hose must be inserted into the fuel tank filler pipe until the fitting on the end of the hose enters into the fuel tank spout, opening the safety valve allowing fuel tank drainage. Carefully remove the hose using a gentle agitating motion to avoid detaching the hose from the fitting.

Insert the Fuel Draining Hose into the fuel tank filler pipe.

- Attach the Fuel Storage Tanker to the Fuel Draining Hose and remove as much fuel as possible from the fuel tank and filler pipe, lowering the fuel level below the tank inlet spout.





5. Release the clamp and remove the fuel tank filler pipe hose from the fuel tank.
- To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).

6. Disconnect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister fresh air hose-to-fuel tank filler pipe fresh air tube quick connect coupling.

7. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube assembly-to-fuel tank filler pipe recirculation tube quick connect coupling.

8. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe bracket bolt.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

9. Remove the 2 fuel tank filler pipe retaining screws.
- To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).

10. Remove the RH rear wheel and tire.

11. Remove the 3 screws, 2 rivets and the RH rear fender splash shield.

12. Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe fresh air hose-to-fuel fill door housing fitting.

13. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe.

14. To install, reverse the removal procedure.