Fuel Tank Filler Pipe

Fuel Tank Filler Pipe





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: Remove the fuel filler cap slowly. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. 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 Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

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

3. Carefully turn the fuel tank filler cap counterclockwise approximately one-fourth turn until the thread disengages and position aside.

4. Insert a length of semi-rigid fuel drain tube into the fuel tank filler pipe as far as possible.

5. Attach the Fuel Storage Tanker to the fuel drain tube and remove any residual fuel in the fuel tank filler pipe.

6. Remove the RR wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires Removal and Replacement.

7. Remove the retainers and the RR splash shield.





8. NOTE: Some residual fuel may remain in the fuel tank filler pipe. Carefully drain into a suitable container.

Loosen the clamp and remove the fuel tank filler pipe hose from the fuel tank.

- To install, tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).

9. Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe fresh air hose from the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister.

10. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube assembly-to-fuel tank filler pipe recirculation tube quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to Fuel System - General Information Service and Repair.

11. Remove the 2 bottom fuel tank filler pipe bracket bolts.
- To install, tighten to 60 Nm (44 lb-ft).

12. Remove the center fuel tank filler pipe bracket bolt.
- To install, tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).

13. Remove the top fuel tank filler pipe bracket bolt.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

14. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe.

15. To install, reverse the removal procedure.