Filler Tube Replacement

Filler Tube Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Clean all the fuel pipe and hose connections and the surrounding areas before disconnection in order to avoid possible contamination of the fuel system.
2. Remove the fuel filler cap.
3. Drain the fuel below the level of the fuel filler hose. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining.




4. Remove the fuel fill pipe housing/bezel to fuel fill pipe bolts.
5. Remove housing/bezel by rotating clockwise.
6. Remove the left rear wheelhouse panel.
7. Disconnect the rear axle vent and air spring compressor hoses from the retainer on the fuel fill pipe, if applicable.
8. Loosen the fuel vent hose to fuel tank clamp.
9. Loosen the fuel fill hose to fuel tank clamp.
10. Disconnect the fuel fill pipe bracket bolt.
11. Disconnect the fuel fill and vent hoses from the fuel tank.
12. Remove the fuel fill and vent pipe and hose assembly.
13. Cap the open end of the fuel tank.

Installation Procedure




1. Uncap the fuel tank.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the fuel fill and vent pipe hose assembly to the fuel tank.

Tighten the vent hose clamp and the fuel fill pipe clamp to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

3. Install the fuel fill pipe bracket bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

4. Connect the rear axle vent and air spring compressor hoses to the retainer on the fuel fill pipe, if applicable.
5. Install the left rear wheelhouse panel.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Install fill pipe/housing bezel by fitting into offset slots and rotating clockwise.
8. Install the fuel fill pipe housing to the fuel fill pipe bolts.

Tighten the fuel fill pipe housing to fuel fill pipe bolts to 2.3 N.m (20 lb in).




9. Refill the fuel system.
10. Install the fuel filler cap.