Evaporative Emissions Hose: Service and Repair

Fuel Vapor Tube Assembly









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: 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.

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

3. Disconnect the Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) sensor electrical connector.

4. Remove the RH rear wheel and tire.

5. Remove the retainers and the RH rear splash shield.





6. Remove the 2 bolts from the fuel tank filler pipe brackets.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).

7. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube assembly-to-fuel tank filler pipe recirculation tube quick connect coupling.

8. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube assembly-to-Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister quick connect coupling.

9. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube assembly-to-fuel tank quick connect coupling.
- Remove the fuel vapor tube assembly.

10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Carry out the Evaporative Emission System Leak Test. For additional information, refer to Evaporative Emission System Leak Test Testing and Inspection.