Removal and Replacement

Fuel Filler Pipe

REMOVAL

WARNING: Place "NO OPEN FLAMES" signs near the working area.

CAUTION: Be careful not to spill fuel.

1. Drain fuel from fuel tank.
2. Remove the screws which secure gasket.






3. Remove the rear wheel RH.
4. Lift up the vehicle.
5. Remove the mud guard.
6. Remove the rear sub frame.
7. Remove the bolts which hold fuel filler pipe bracket on the body.






8. Loosen the clamp, and disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B).









9. Remove the fuel filler pipe to the underside of the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. Open the fuel filler flap lid.
2. Set the fuel saucer (A) with rubber seal (C), and insert the fuel filler pipe into hole from the inner side of apron.
3. Align the holes in fuel filler pipe neck and set the cup (B), and tighten the screws.

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






4. Securely insert the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B) to the specified position, then tighten the clamp.






5. Tighten the bolts which hold fuel filler pipe bracket on the body.






6. Install the rear sub frame.
7. Install the mud guard.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Install the rear wheel RH.

Tightening torque: 120 N.m (12.2 kgf.m, 88.5 ft.lb)

10. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.