Fuel Filler Hose: Service and Repair

FILLER TUBE REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: Clean the fuel and evaporative emission (EVAP) connections and surrounding areas prior to disconnecting the lines in order to avoid possible system contamination.




1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure.
2. Remove the fuel fill pipe screws from the fuel filler pocket.




3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Remove the fill pipe bracket bolt (4) from the underbody rail.
5. Remove the EVAP line (2) from the bracket (3).




6. Loosen the fuel fill pipe (2) clamp at the fuel tank fill pipe hose (3).
7. Disconnect the vent pipe (1) quick connect fitting from the fuel tank vent pipe (4).




8. Remove the fuel tank fill pipe.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the fuel fill pipe.




2. Connect the vent pipe (1) quick connect fitting to the fuel tank vent pipe (4).
3. Tighten the fuel fill pipe (2) clamp at the fuel tank fill pipe hose (3).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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




4. Install the EVAP line (2) to the bracket (3).
5. Install the fill pipe bracket bolt (4) to the underbody rail.

Tighten the bolt to 13 N.m (115 lb in).

6. Lower the vehicle.




7. Install the fuel fill pipe screws to the fuel filler pocket.

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