Fuel Filler Hose: Service and Repair

FUEL FILLER PIPE

REMOVAL

WARNING: Place "NO OPEN FLAMES" signs near the working area.

CAUTION: Be careful not to spill fuel.

1. Release the fuel pressure.
2. Drain fuel.
3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
4. Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
5. Remove the bolt which secures the gasket.






6. Remove the rear wheel RH.
7. Lift up the vehicle.
8. Remove the mud guard.
9. Remove the rear suspension assembly.
10. Disconnect the fuel filler hose.






11. Remove the bolts which hold the fuel filler pipe on the body.






12. Remove the fuel filler pipe to the underside of the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. Open the fuel filler lid.
2. Set the fuel saucer (A) with gasket (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 bolts.

NOTE: If the edges of gasket are folded toward inside, straighten it with a flat tip screwdriver.

Tightening torque: 4.5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.3 ft-lb)






4. Correctly insert the fuel filler hose to specified position, and then tighten the clamp.

Tightening torque: 2.5 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 1.8 ft-lb)










5. Tighten the bolts which hold the fuel filler pipe on the body.

Tightening torque: 7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)






6. Install the rear suspension assembly.
7. Install the mud guard.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Install the rear wheel RH.

Tightening torque:
Chromed plated wheel : 150 N.m (15.3 kgf-m, 110.6 ft-lb)
Other than above : 120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)

10. Connect the battery ground terminal.
11. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.