Fuel Filler Hose: Service and Repair

Fuel Tank Filler Pipe

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, REFER to Safety Warnings . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Special Tool(s)






Exploded View

Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Assembly










Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to Jacking and Lifting Vehicle Lifting.

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. REFER to Battery Disconnect .

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 Fuel(TM) (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 remove any residual fuel in the fuel tank filler pipe.

5. Remove the information bezel.





6. Remove the RR (Right Rear) wheel and tire. REFER to Wheel and Tire .

7. If equipped, remove the rear deflector.
- To install, tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).





8. Remove the 6 retainers and the RR (Right Rear) fender splash shield.





9. Disconnect the EVAP (Evaporative Emission) tube assembly-to-fuel tank filler pipe recirculation tube quick connect coupling. REFER to Quick Connect Coupling - Type 1 .

10. Release the clamp and disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe from the fuel tank.
- To install, tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).





11. Disconnect the fresh air hose from the fuel tank filler pipe.





12. Remove the 2 fuel tank filler pipe bracket bolts and remove the fuel tank filler pipe from the vehicle.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).





Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.