Fuel Filler Neck: Service and Repair

Service repair no - 19.55.07


WARNING: If fuel tank is full, fuel level will be above filler neck aperture in the tank. If gauge indicates over 75%, drain a minimum of 10 litres of fuel from tank.


Remove
1. Disconnect battery negative lead.
2. Remove rear wheel arch liner.
3. Remove fuel filler cap.
4. Slacken clips securing hoses to filler neck.







5. Release fill breather hose from filler neck.
6. Petrol Models Only: Disconnect fuel tank and charcoal canister hoses from vapour separator.
7. Diesel Models Only: Release cap from quick release connector. Disconnect breather hose.
8. Remove nut securing filler neck to wheel arch.
9. Release filler neck from fuel tank hose and grommet in body aperture.
10. Remove filler neck assembly.

Refit
11. Apply liquid soap to grommet and mating surface of filler neck.
12. Reverse removal procedure.