Removal and Replacement
Fuel Filler PipeREMOVAL
WARNING: Place "NO OPEN FLAMES" signs near the working area.
CAUTION: Be careful not to spill fuel.
1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
2. Release the fuel pressure.
3. Drain fuel.
4. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
5. Open the fuel filler lid, and remove the fuel filler cap.
6. Remove the screws which secure gasket.
7. Remove the rear wheel RH.
8. Lift up the vehicle.
9. Remove the mud guard.
10. Remove the mud guard.
11. Remove the bolts which hold fuel filler pipe bracket on the body.
12. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B) from the fuel filler pipe.
13. Remove the fuel filler pipe to the underside of the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Open the fuel filler flap lid.
2. Set the fuel saucer (A) with rubber seal (C), and insert the fuel filler pipe into hole from the inner side of apron.
3. Align the holes in fuel filler pipe neck and set the cup (B), and tighten the screws.
NOTE: If the edges of rubber seal are folded toward inside, straighten it with a flat tip screwdriver.
4. Securely insert the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B) to the specified position, then tighten the clamp or clip as shown in the figure.
5. Tighten the bolts which hold fuel filler pipe bracket on the body.
6. Install the rear sub frame.
7. Install the mud guard.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Install the rear wheel RH.
Tightening torque: 120 N.m (12.2 kgf.m, 88.5 ft.lb)
10. Connect the battery ground cable to the battery.
11. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.