Evaporative Emissions Hose: Service and Repair

Fuel Vapor Tube Assembly













Removal and Installation

WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an 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 serious personal injury.

WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment 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 serious personal injury.

WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.

3. Disconnect the Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) sensor electrical connector.

4. Remove the 3 bolts, pin-type retainer and the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) shield.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

5. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube assembly-to-EVAP canister quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.

6. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube assembly-to-fuel tank quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.

7. Position the Powertrain Lift under the fuel tank.

8. Remove the 2 fuel tank bracket bolts and the 4 fuel tank bolts and partially lower the fuel tank.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

9. Release the 4 fuel tube bundle retainer clips and remove the fuel vapor tube assembly.

10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Carry out the Evaporative Emission System Leak Test. For additional information, refer to Evaporative Emission System Leak Test Testing and Inspection.