Fuel Filler Hose: Service and Repair
FUEL TANK FILLER PIPEPart 1:
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Exploded View
Removal and Installation
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
NOTE: During the repair or replacement of fuel-related components, all liquid and vapor fuel openings shall be capped, taped or otherwise appropriately protected to prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. All caps, tape and other protective materials shall be removed prior to installation.
All vehicles
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Open the fuel tank filler cap.
4. Remove the 3 bolts and the fuel tank filler cap.
- To install, tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).
Early build vehicles
5. Carefully twist and pull the vapor tube from the fuel filler pipe housing. This can be accessed through the wheel well.
Late build vehicles
6. NOTE: Body panel and fuel door removed for clarity.
Depress the 2 tabs on the fuel vapor vent tube in the fuel filler door pocket and disconnect the fuel vapor vent tube from the inner fenderwell.
All vehicles
7. Disconnect the fuel filler pipe vapor tube-to-fuel pressure sensor and tube assembly vapor tube fitting.
8. Disconnect the rear axle vent hose.
9. Disconnect the dust separator hose.
10. Loosen the fuel filler pipe hose clamp and disconnect the hose.
11. Remove the 2 bolts and the fuel filler pipe assembly.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.