Removal Procedure
Important: Always maintain cleanliness when servicing fuel system components.
Notice: Cap the fittings and plug the holes when servicing the fuel system in
order to prevent dirt and other contaminants from entering the open
pipes and passages.
- Remove the fuel fill cap.
- Drain the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Draining
.
- Remove the fuel filler pipe retainers from the fuel filler pipe access panel.
- Remove the fuel filler door pocket. Refer to
Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Housing Replacement
in Body Rear End.
- Remove the rear wheelhouse liner panel. Refer to
Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement
in Body Rear End.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Loosen the fuel filler hose clamps at the fuel tank and fuel fill tube.
- Remove the fuel filler hose.
- Remove the fuel filler pipe attaching screw from the under body.
- Remove the fuel filler pipe.
Installation Procedure
- Install the fuel filler pipe.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the fuel filler pipe attaching screw to the under body.
Tighten
Tighten the fuel filler pipe attaching screw to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Install the fuel filler hose.
- Position the fuel filler hose clamp at the fuel tank and fuel fill tube.
Tighten
Tighten the fuel tank filler hose clamps to 3 N·m (27 lb in).
- Install the rear wheelhouse liner panel. Refer to
Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement
in Body Rear End.
- Install the fuel filler door pocket. Refer to
Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Housing Replacement
in Body Rear End.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the fuel filler pipe retainers to the fuel filler pipe access panel.
- Install the fuel filler cap.