Fuel Filler Hose: Service and Repair
FUEL FILL PIPETOOLS REQUIRED
^ 7000081-SAT3 Scan tool
REMOVAL
1. Ensure that the fuel level in the tank is not greater than half. If necessary, drain the fuel tank to at least this level (refer to "Fuel Tank Draining").
2. Position on hoist.
3. Disconnect negative battery cable
4. Remove fuel filler cap and rubber closeout grommet around fuel filler pipe neck (inside fuel filler door).
5. Remove attachment screw (T-30) at upper end of filler pipe.
6. Raise vehicle to a comfortable working position.
7. Remove wheel house inner liner.
8. Disconnect wiring harness connector at EVAP canister vent solenoid.
9. Remove fuel filler pipe lower bracket attachment screw (10 mm hex) at underbody left-hand side rail.
10. Disconnect EVAP canister vent hose at quick connect to canister vent hose.
11. Loosen fuel filler pipe hose clamp (7 mm hex) closest to fuel tank.
CAUTION: SEVERAL OUNCES OF GASOLINE MAY REMAIN IN THE FUEL FILLER PIPE DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE INLET CHECK VALVE. BE AWARE OF THIS WHEN HANDLING THE FILLER PIPE DURING REMOVAL FROM THE FUEL TANK. SURROUND THE CHECK VALVE BODY WITH A SHOP CLOTH HELD IN PLACE WITH YOUR HAND. HAVE A SUITABLE CONTAINER AVAILABLE AND DRAIN ANY FUEL BY UNSEATING THE CHECK VALVE.
NOTE: To provide space to remove filler pipe, guide top of filler pipe into quarter panel opening while removing pipe from tank.
12. Disengage the filler pipe hose from fuel tank and remove fuel filler pipe.
NOTE: Keep fuel filler pipe as straight and level as possible when removing it from the tank. Fuel fill check valve clamp may drag on the inlet neck of the tank and care should be used in removing it. If valve is dislodged from filler pipe it may remain in the tank.
13. Perform the "Service Bay Diagnostic Test" for the evaporative emission system using the Scan tool 7000081-SAT3 This test will verify the integrity of the vapor handling areas of the fuel system.
INSTALLATION
1. Raise vehicle to comfortable working height.
2. Insure that fuel filler check valve is in place at the end of the fuel filler pipe.
IMPORTANT: To ease installation, lightly wipe the outside of the fuel tank inlet connector with plain water.
3. Position filler pipe into wheel opening with top of pipe within body panel opening.
4. Install fuel filler pipe into the fuel tank opening.
5. Loosely install the filler pipe lower bracket attachment screw (10 mm hex) but do not tighten.
NOTE: Ensure that the EVAP vent solenoid pipe is installed in position on the filler pipe bracket.
6. Lower the vehicle and install filler pipe upper bracket attachment screw (T-30).
Torque:
Fuel Tank Fill Pipe-to-Upper Bracket: 4 +/- .5 N.m (35 +/- 4 in-lbs)
7. Install rubber closeout grommet to body and filler.
8. Install fuel cap.
9. Raise vehicle to comfortable working height
NOTE: Ensure that the fuel pipe connecting hose is installed to within 6 mm (1/4 in.) of the stops on the fuel tank inlet connector. The hose clamp should be located within 4 mm (3/16 in.) of the end of the connecting hose.
10. Tighten hose clamp (7 mm hex) on the filler pipe to fuel tank connecting hose.
Torque:
Fuel Tank Fill Hose-to-Clamp: 4 +/- .5 N.m (35 +/- 4 in-lbs)
11. Connect EVAP canister vent pipe at quick connect to canister vent hose.
12. Tighten lower attachment screw on filler pipe to underbody.
Torque:
Fuel Tank Fill Pipe-to-Underbody Rail: 8 N.m (71 in-lbs)
13. Connect the wiring harness to EVAP vent solenoid.
14. Install wheelhouse inner liner to wheel opening.