Caution: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Caution in the Preface section.

1. Remove the fuel fill cap.
2. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
3. Remove the fuel filler pocket. Refer to Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Housing Replacement in Body Rear End.



4. Remove the fuel filler pipe assembly upper retaining bolt.
5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



6. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) vent pipe (1) from the EVAP canister. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .



7. Loosen the fuel filler hose clamp (1) at the fuel tank.



8. Remove the fuel filler pipe assembly lower retaining bolt.
9. Disconnect the fuel filler hose from the fuel tank.
10. Remove the fuel filler pipe assembly.

1. Install the fuel filler pipe assembly into position on the vehicle.
2. Connect the fuel filler hose to the fuel tank.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




3. Install the fuel filler pipe assembly lower retaining bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).




4. Tighten the fuel filler hose clamp (1) at the fuel tank.

Tighten
Tighten the clamp to 4.5 N·m (40 lb in).




5. Connect the EVAP vent pipe (1) to the EVAP canister. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
6. Lower the vehicle.



7. Install the fuel filler pipe assembly upper retaining bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

8. Install the fuel filler pocket. Refer to Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Housing Replacement in Body Rear End.
9. Refill the fuel tank.
10. Install the fuel fill cap.