Fuel Filler Hose: Service and Repair

Fuel Tank Filler Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Partially drain the fuel tank below the level of the fuel fill tube. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining (Non E-85) (Procedures).
2. Raise and support the vehicle, high enough to access the fuel fill hose through the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the left rear pickup box wheelhouse liner. Refer to Pickup Box Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the fuel fill hose ground strap bolt.
5. Remove the ground strap from the frame.




6. Loosen the fuel fill hose clamp (2) at the fuel tank.
7. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) line (1) quick connect fitting from the fill tube vent line. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).
8. Separate the fuel fill hose from the fuel tank.




9. Remove the fuel fill hose screws.
10. Remove the fuel fill hose from the vehicle.
11. Cap the open end of the fuel tank in order to prevent system contamination.

Installation Procedure




1. Uncap the fuel tank.
2. Position the fuel fill hose to the fender.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the fuel fill hose screws.

Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (18 lb in).




4. Install the fuel fill hose to the fuel tank.
5. Connect the fuel tank EVAP line (1) quick connect fitting to the fill tube vent line. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).
6. Tighten the fuel fill hose clamp (2) at the fuel tank.

Tighten the clamp to 2.5 Nm (22 lb in).




7. Install the ground strap to the frame. Ensure that the anti rotation tab is inserted into the hole in the frame.
8. Install the fuel fill hose ground strap bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 9 Nm (80 lb in).

9. Install the left rear pickup box wheelhouse liner. Refer to Pickup Box Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement (Service and Repair).
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Refill the fuel tank.
12. Install the fuel fill cap.