Fuel Filler Hose: Service and Repair

Filler Tube Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution (Safety Glasses Warning) .
Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution (Service Precautions) .
1. Remove the fuel filler cap.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .
3. Drain the fuel tank below the level of the fuel filler hose. Refer toFuel Tank Draining (Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the right rear wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
5. Remove the right rear wheelhouse Liner. Refer to Rear Inner Wheelhouse Replacement () .
6. Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement (Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement) .




7. Remove the filler tube to chassis retaining bolts (6).
8. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) line (2) from the quick connect fitting (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service) .
9. Remove the retaining hose clamp (4).
10. Disconnect the fuel filler tube (3) from the fuel filler hose (5).
11. Manoeuvre the fuel filler tube (7) and remove from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the fuel filler tube (7) to the vehicle.
2. Connect the fuel filler tube (3) to the fuel filler hose (5).

Notice: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Notice (Component Fastener Tightening Notice) .

3. Install the retaining hose clamp (4).

Tighten the fuel filler tube hose clamp (3) to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).


Important: Listen for and audible click to confirm correct installation.


4. Connect the evaporative emission (EVAP) line (2) to the quick connect fitting (1).
5. Install the filler tube to chassis retaining bolts (6).

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

6. Install the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement (Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement) .
7. Install the right rear wheelhouse Liner. Refer to Rear Inner Wheelhouse Replacement () .
8. Install the right rear wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .