For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the fuel filler cap.
- Remove the fuel filler pipe to fill pipe housing attaching screws.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Position an approved gasoline drain container under the fuel filler pipe.
- Disconnect the filler pipe ground strap (3).
- Wipe the vent hose connection and then loosen the vent hose clamp (2).
- Wipe the fuel filler hose connection and then loosen the fuel filler hose clamp (4).
- Remove the fuel filler pipe.
- Cap the fuel filler hose and the vent hose in order to prevent possible fuel system contamination.
Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.
Installation Procedure
- Remove the caps from the fuel filler hose and the vent hose.
- Install the fuel filler pipe to the fuel tank fill and vent hoses and the fill pipe housing.
- Align the fuel filler pipe with the filler pipe housing.
- Connect the filler pipe ground strap (3) to the frame with the bolt and washer.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the fuel filler pipe to fill pipe housing attaching screws.
- Install the fuel filler cap.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Inspect for leaks.
Tighten
| • | Tighten the vent hose clamp to 1.7 N·m (15 lb in). |
| • | Tighten the fuel fill hose clamp to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in). |
Tighten
Tighten the ground strap bolt to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the fuel filler pipe to fill pipe housing screws to 1.9 N·m
(17 lb in).
