Fuel Filler Hose: Service and Repair

Filler Tube Replacement

Removal Procedure

Important: Clean the fuel and evaporative emission (EVAP) connections and surrounding areas prior to disconnecting the lines in order the avoid possible system contamination.




1. Remove the fuel fill cap.
2. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining.
3. Remove the fuel tank fill pipe bolts (1) from the fuel tank fill pipe housing.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.




5. Remove the fuel tank fill pipe bolt (2) from the underbody side rail.
6. Disconnect and reposition the rear stabilizer shaft.




7. Loosen the fuel fill pipe hose clamp (1) at the fuel tank.
8. Separate the fuel fill pipe hose from the fuel tank.
9. Disconnect the EVAP canister vent solenoid tube quick connect fitting (2).
10. Disconnect the vapor line recirculation line quick connect fitting (3).
11. Remove the fuel tank fill pipe.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the fuel tank fill pipe.
2. Install the fuel fill pipe hose to the fuel tank.
3. Connect the vapor line recirculation line quick connect fitting (3).
4. Connect the EVAP canister vent solenoid tube quick connect fitting (2).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

5. Tighten the fuel fill pipe hose clamp (1) at the fuel tank.

Tighten the clamp to 4 N.m (35 lb in).




6. Install the fuel tank fill pipe bolt (2) to the underbody side rail.

Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Install the fuel tank fill pipe bolts (1) to the fuel tank fill pipe housing.

Tighten the bolt to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).

9. Refill the fuel tank.
10. Tighten the fuel fill cap.
11. Inspect for leaks.

1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF for 10 seconds.
2. Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds.
3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
4. Inspect for fuel leaks.