Fuel Filler Hose: Service and Repair

FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE

REMOVAL

WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

CAUTION: The rubber hose portion of the filler pipe is not serviced separately. Install a new filler pipe assembly as needed.

1. Loosen the right-hand rear wheel nuts.
2. Remove the fuel filler cap.
3. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
4. Remove the right-hand rear wheel.







5. Remove the right-hand rear splash shield.







6. CAUTION: When removing the fuel tank vent and filler pipe, do not use any sharp edge tools to lever off the pipes. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the filler pipes.

NOTE: Make a note of the position of the retaining clamp and clip to make sure that it is positioned in exactly the same position when installed.

Disconnect the fuel tank vent tubes and filler pipe.







7. CAUTION: Care must be taken to avoid damaging the canister vent solenoid.

Disconnect the canister vent solenoid tube.







8. Remove the fuel filler pipe.
1 Remove the tie straps.
2. Remove the two bolts.
3. Remove the fuel filler pipe.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: The orientation mark on the fill hose must be aligned with the orientation mark on the fuel tank filler inlet during installation. If the installation of a new hose clamp is necessary, a new stainless steel clamp is required.

NOTE: The fuel filler pipe and vent tube retaining clamp and clips must be installed in the same position as removed.

















1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Carry out an evaporative emission system leak test. Evaporative Emission System Leak Test