Fuel Filler Hose: Service and Repair

Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Replacement

Removal Procedure

Note:
Clean the fuel and evaporative emission (EVAP) connections and surrounding areas prior to disconnecting the lines in order to avoid possible system contamination.





1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief (Without CH 48027) Fuel Pressure Relief (Without CH 48027)Fuel Pressure Relief (CH 48027) Fuel Pressure Relief (CH-48027).

2. Remove the fuel fill pipe screws from the fuel filler pocket.





3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

4. Remove the fill pipe bracket bolt (4) from the underbody rail.

5. Remove the EVAP line (2) from the bracket (3).





6. Loosen the fuel fill pipe clamp (1) at the fuel tank.

7. Remove the fuel fill pipe hose (2) from the fuel tank (3).

8. Disconnect the vent pipe quick connect fitting from the fuel tank vent pipe quick connect fitting. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service Service and Repair.





9. Remove the fuel tank fill pipe.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the fuel tank fill pipe.





2. Install the fuel tank fill pipe hose (2) onto the fuel tank (3)

3. Connect the vent pipe quick connect fitting to the fuel tank vent pipe quick connect fitting. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service Service and Repair.

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

4. Tighten the fuel fill pipe clamp (1) at the fuel tank and tighten to 2.5 Nm (22 lb in).





5. Install the EVAP line (2) to the bracket (3).

6. Install the fill pipe bracket bolt (4) to the underbody rail and tighten to 13 Nm (115 lb in).

7. Lower the vehicle.





8. Install the fuel fill pipe screws to the fuel filler pocket and tighten to 2.5 Nm (22 lb in).