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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2007 🢒 G6 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls and Fuel - 3.6L 🢒 Filler Tube Replacement

Removal Procedure

Important: Clean the fuel and evaporative emission (EVAP) connections and surrounding areas prior to disconnecting the lines in order the avoid possible system contamination.


    Object Number: 1578465 Size: SH
  1. Remove the fuel fill cap.
  2. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining.
  3. Remove the fuel tank fill pipe bolts (1) from the fuel tank fill pipe housing.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

    5. Object Number: 1578469 Size: SH
  5. Remove the fuel tank fill pipe bolt (2) from the underbody side rail.
  6. Disconnect and reposition the rear stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.

    7. Object Number: 1578466 Size: SH
  7. Loosen the fuel fill pipe hose clamp (1) at the fuel tank.
  8. Separate the fuel fill pipe hose from the fuel tank.
  9. Disconnect the EVAP canister vent solenoid tube quick connect fitting (2). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
  10. Disconnect the vapor line recirculation line quick connect fitting (3). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
  11. Remove the fuel tank fill pipe.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1578466 Size: SH
  1. Install the fuel tank fill pipe.
  2. Install the fuel fill pipe hose to the fuel tank.
  3. Connect the vapor line recirculation line quick connect fitting (3). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
  4. Connect the EVAP canister vent solenoid tube quick connect fitting (2). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.

    5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Tighten the fuel fill pipe hose clamp (1) at the fuel tank.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the clamp to 4 N·m (35 lb in).


    Object Number: 1837996 Size: SH
  6. Install the fuel tank fill pipe bolt (2) to the underbody side rail.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Install the fuel tank fill pipe bolts (1) to the fuel tank fill pipe housing.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).

  9. Refill the fuel tank.
  10. Tighten the fuel fill cap.
  11. Inspect for leaks.
    12. 11.1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF for 10 seconds.
    11.2. Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds.
    11.3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
    11.4. Inspect for fuel leaks.