Removal and Replacement

Fuel Filler Pipe:

REMOVAL

WARNING:
- Place NO FIRE signs near the working area.
- Be careful not to spill fuel on the floor.

Release the fuel pressure.
Open the fuel filler flap lid and remove the filler cap.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.







Remove the screws holding packing in place.







Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the rear right side wheel nuts.
Remove the rear right side wheel.







Drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
Remove the fuel filler pipe protector.







Separate the evaporation hoses from the clip of fuel filler pipe.







Disconnect the evaporation hoses from fuel pipes.







Remove the bolts which hold the fuel filler pipe bracket on the body.







Loosen the clamp and separate the fuel filler hose (A) from the fuel filler pipe.
Move the clip and separate the evaporation hose (B).







Remove the fuel filler pipe to under side of the vehicle.
Remove the evaporation pipe together with clip from the body.







INSTALLATION
Open the fuel filler flap lid.

Set the fuel saucer (A) with rubber packing (C) and insert the fuel filler pipe into hole from the inner side of apron.

Align the holes in fuel filler pipe neck and set the cup (B), and tighten the screws.

NOTE: If the edges of rubber packing are folded toward the inside, straighten it with a screwdriver.







Install the evaporation pipe.







Connect the evaporation hoses to fuel pipes.







Insert the fuel filler hose (A) approximately 35 to 40 mm (1.38 to 1.57 in) over the lower end of fuel filler pipe and tighten the clamp.

Insert the evaporation hose (B) approximately 25 to 30 mm (0.98 to 1.18 in) into the lower end of evaporation pipe and hold the clip.

IMPORTANT: Do not allow clips to touch evaporation hose (B) and rear suspension crossmember.







L = 27.5 ±2.5 mm (1.083 ±0.098 in)







Tighten the bolt which holds the fuel filler pipe bracket on the body.

Tightening torque: 7.5 Nm (0.75 kgf-m, 5.4 ft-lb)







Secure the evaporation hose to clip of fuel filler pipe.







Install the fuel filler pipe protector.







Install the rear right wheel.







Lower the vehicle.
Tighten the wheel nuts.
Connect the connector to the fuel pump relay.







Connect the battery ground cable to battery.