Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Fuel Fill Pipe Assembly (Pickup)

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Remove the cap from the opening on the fuel tank.
Install the fill hose to the vehicle and tank.
Install the vent hose to the tank.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
Tighten the fuel tank vent hose and fill hose clamps (1, 2).
Tighten: Tighten the clamp to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

Fig 2: View Of Rear Axle Vent Hose On The Fuel Fill Pipe (Pickup)

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Install the rear axle vent hose to the clip on the fuel fill pipe bracket.

Fig 3: Fuel Tank Ground Strap Bolt

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Position the chassis harness ground strap (2) and fuel tank ground strap (3).
Install the ground strap anti-rotation tab into the frame hole.
Install the fuel tank ground strap bolt (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Filler Components

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Install the fuel tank filler housing.
Install the fuel tank filler housing to fuel tank fill pipe screws.
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 2.3 N.m (20 lb in).

Fig 5: View Of Fuel Tank Filler Housing To Body Screws & Retainer

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Install the fuel tank filler housing to body screws (1) and retainer (2).
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 2.3 N.m (20 lb in).