Fuel System - Fuel Spit Back When Re-Fueling
NUMBER: 14-001-12 REV. AGROUP: Fuel System
DATE: March 01, 2012
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 14-001-12, DATED JANUARY20, 2012, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. THIS IS A COMPLETE REVISION AND NO ASTERISKS HAVE BEEN USED TO HIGHLIGHT REVISIONS.
SUBJECT:
Fuel Spit Back During Refueling Due To Inlet Check Valve X39 (Unlimited Time And Mileage Warranty Extension)
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing the fuel filler tube if the condition occurs.
NOTE:
When removing the existing fuel filler tube note how it comes out to aid in installation of the new part.
MODELS:
2006-2008 (HB) Durango
2007-2008 (HG) Aspen
NOTE:
This Extended Warranty Bulletin applies to HB vehicles equipped with a naturally aspirated gasoline engine built between February 1, 2006 (MDH O2OIXX) and March 31, 2008 (MDH 0331XX) or HG vehicles equipped with a naturally aspirated gasoline engine built before April 1, 2008 (MDH 0401 XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Some customers may experience a fuel spit back condition during a refueling event.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the customer experiences the symptom/condition, proceed to the repair procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
NOTE:
When removing the existing fuel filler tube note how it comes out to aid in installation of the new part.
1. Hoist vehicle.
2. Remove Left rear wheel.
3. Remove the left quarter panel splash shield.
4. On new fuel filler tube verify and write down existing torque (Fig 1).
NOTE:
It may be necessary to loosen the worm gear hose clamp and rotate to allow the fuel filler neck to fit between the body and frame. If clamp is loosened then once installed re-torque to noted value.
CAUTION:
Protect Paint and Quarter panel metal during removal and installation.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to twist the fuel filler tube as it is fed between the body and frame to allow the top to be positioned at the fuel door opening.
5. Replace the fuel filler tube, Following the detailed procedures found in DealerCONNECT > TechCONNECT Service Info > 14 - Fuel System > Fuel Delivery > Tube, Fuel Filler removal and installation procedures.
6. Install the left quarter panel splash shield. There are 4 plastic retaining rivets.
7. Install left rear wheel.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
NOTE:
Vehicles included in this Service Bulletin have a lifetime coverage - Unlimited Time and Mileage warranty for this repair. See Warranty Bulletins; U.S. D-12-07, Canada SAB 2012-03, International ID-I2-02 or Mexico BG-01-12 for details associated with the extended warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE:
Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.