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.

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

3. NOTE: The supplemental refueling adapter is located in the luggage compartment.
Install the supplemental refueling adapter and a length of semi-rigid fuel drain tube into the Easy FuelTM (capless) fuel tank filler pipe.






4. NOTE: If the fuel tank is completely full, this step will lower the fuel level to the fuel tank Inlet.
Attach the Fuel Storage Tanker to the fuel drain tube and drain the fuel from the fuel tank filler pipe.


5. Remove the information bezel.

6. Remove the LR wheel and tire.

7. Remove the 3 retainers, 2 pin-type retainers and position LR splash shield aside.

8. Release the fresh air hose from the fuel tank filler pipe bracket and disconnect the fresh air hose retainer from the fuel tank filler pipe.

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

10. Release the clamp and disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe recirculation tube.

11. NOTE: The fuel tank filler pipe may have some residual fuel remaining in it after draining. Upon disconnecting the fuel tank filler pipe, carefully drain the residual fuel into a suitable container.
Release the clamp and disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe from the fuel tank.

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


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


13. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe from the vehicle.

14. To install, reverse the removal procedure.