Fuel System/Body - Fuel Filler Cap Tether Too Short
Bulletin No.: 05-06-04-043ADate: August 02, 2005
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Fuel Cap Tether Too Short to Hook On Fuel Door While Fueling Vehicle (Install Fuel Filler Housing and Cap)
Models:
2004-2005 Cadillac Escalade Models
2004-2005 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe Models
2004-2005 GMC Sierra, Yukon Models
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to correct the fuel filler cap P/N.
P/N 15225006 is released for 2006 and 2007 model year vehicles only. The correct fuel cap for the 2004 and 2005 model year is P/N 15225005. Dealers who currently have P/N 15225006 on order (possibly back-ordered) for this concern should cancel their order and re-order P/N 15225005.
Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 05-06-04-043 (Section 06 - Engine/Propulsion System).
Built Prior to the VIN Breakpoints shown.
Condition
Some customers may comment that the fuel cap tether is too short to hook on the fuel door while fueling the vehicle.
Cause
The existing fuel cap tether is too short.
The existing fuel filler housing elongated hole is too small to accommodate the new fuel cap tether.
Correction
Important:
Clean the fuel filler cap and surrounding areas prior to removing the fuel filler housing in order to avoid possible contamination.
1. Remove the fuel fill cap.
2. Remove the fuel tank filler housing to fuel tank fill pipe screws.
3. Remove the fuel tank filler housing to body TORX� screws (1) and retainer (2).
Important:
It is NOT necessary to raise the vehicle in order to remove and/or install the fuel filler housing.
4. Remove the fuel filler housing from under the vehicle.
5. Install the new fuel filler housing, P/N 15289921, from under the vehicle.
6. Install the fuel tank filler housing to fuel tank fill pipe screws.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2.3 N.m (20 lb in).
7. Install the fuel tank filler housing to body TORX(R) screws and retainer.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2.3 N.m (20 lb in).
Important:
The new fuel cap, P/N 15225005 "tether strap" installs in the elongated hole in the fuel filler housing. DO NOT install the new fuel cap tether in the round hole in the fuel filler housing.
8. Install the new fuel cap, P/N 15225005, tether strap in the elongated hole in the fuel filler housing.
9. Install the fuel fill cap on the filler pipe and tighten until the cap clicks.
Parts Information
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table
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