Fuel Filler Hose: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Clean all the fuel pipe and hose connections and the surrounding areas before disconnecting in order to avoid possible contamination of the fuel system.
2. Drain the fuel below the level of the filler tube and hose assembly. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure (Pickup) or Fuel Tank Draining Procedure (Utility Single Tank) or Fuel Tank Draining Procedure (Utility Dual Tank Front) or Fuel Tank Draining Procedure (Utility Dual Tank Rear).
3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
4. Disconnect the fuel fill hose clamp (11) at the fuel tank.
5. Disconnect the fuel fill hose clamp (2) at the fuel fill pipe.
6. Remove the fuel fill hose and the hose clamps (11,2).
7. Disconnect the fuel fill hose clamp (8) at the fill pipe.
8. Disconnect the fuel fill hose clamp (10) at the fill pipe.
9. Remove the fuel fill hose and the hose clamps (8,10).
10. Cap the fuel tank opening.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Uncap the fuel tank opening.
2. Install the fuel fill hose and the hose clamps (8,10) to the fuel fill pipe.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the fuel fill hose and the hose clamps (2,11) to the fuel fill pipe.

Tighten
Tighten the hose clamps to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Refill the fuel system.