Removal

REMOVAL

WARNING: The fuel system is under constant high pressure even with engine off. Until the fuel pressure has been properly released from the system, do not attempt to open the fuel system. Do not smoke or use open flames/sparks when servicing the fuel system. Wear protective clothing and eye protection. Make sure the area in which the vehicle is being serviced is in a well ventilated area and free of flames/sparks. Failure to comply may result in serious or fatal injury.

WARNING: No sparks, open flames or smoking. Risk of poisoning from inhaling and swallowing fuel. Pour fuel only into appropriately marked OSHA approved containers. Wear protective clothing. Risk of injury to eyes and skin from contact with fuel.





1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable (2).
2. Raise and support the vehicle.





3. Loosen the fuel filler tube hose clamp (1).
4. Disconnect the fuel tank vapor line (2) quick-connect fitting.
5. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (3) from the fuel filler tube.





6. Remove the left rear wheel and tire.
7. Remove the left rear wheelhouse splash shield (3) Splash Shield - Removal.





8. Disconnect the Evaporative System Integrity Monitor (ESIM) fresh air hose (1) at the ESIM.
9. Disconnect the vapor purge line (2) quick-connect fitting at the EVAP canister.
10. Disconnect the fuel tank vapor line (3) quick-connect fitting.





11. Remove the retaining nuts (1) from the fuel filler tube upper support bracket and position the tire pressure module aside.
12. Remove the fuel tank vapor line from the fuel filler tube retainer (2).
13. Disconnect the On-Board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) vacuum line quick-connect fitting (3).
14. Remove the retaining nut (4) from the fuel filler tube lower support bracket.





15. Remove the fuel filler tube (1) from the rubber grommet (2) of the fuel filler housing (3) and remove the fuel filler tube from the vehicle.