FUEL FILLER PIPE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)]

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Warning

• Fuel is very flammable liquid. If fuel spills or leaks from the pressurized fuel system, it will cause serious injury or death and facility breakage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the "Fuel Line Safety Procedure", while referring to the "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION".

1. Remove the rear wheel (LH).

2. Remove the fuel-filler cap.

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3. Remove the filler neck retaining screws.

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4. Remove the rivets and the fuel filler pipe shield.

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5. Disconnect the breather hose and joint hose.

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6. Remove the fuel-filler pipe.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fuel filler pipe installation bolt tightening torque

8.82—12.24 N·m {90.0—124.8 kgf·cm, 78.1—108.3 in·lbf}

Filler neck retaining installation screw tightening torque

2.5—3.5 N·m {26—35 kgf·cm, 23—30 in·lbf}