Fuel Tank Filler Tube: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Filler Tube Assembly

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Filler tube assembly.

Fig 2: Filler Tube Rubber Profile
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Groove in filler tube rubber is for the body sheet metal.

Fig 3: Remove/Install Filler Tube
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Insert filler tube into the fuel tank rubber hose.

Fig 4: Hose Clamp
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Slide hose clamp into place and tighten.

Fig 5: Filler Tube
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Hose clamp in place and tighten.

Fig 6: Filler Tube Mounting Screw
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Install filler tube mounting bolt.

Fig 7: Disconnect/Connect Filler Tube Vent Line
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Install Filler tube vent line.

Fig 8: Remove/Install Underbody Splash Shield
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Install the underbody splash shield.

Fig 9: Locating Inner Splash Shield
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Install the left inner splash shield.
Install the left rear tire.
Lower vehicle.

Fig 10: Filler Tube Rubber At Body Opening
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Filler tube rubber at body opening.
Pull rubber through opening and install to body. Make sure that the sheet metal is in the groove in the rubber.

Fig 11: Retaining Wire Started
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Start the metal wire retaining wire in the groove on the inside of the filler tube rubber.

Fig 12: Remove/Install Retaining Wire
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Work wire retaining wire around the rubber.

Fig 13: Filler Tube Door
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Wire retainer install.
Connect negative battery cable.
Fill fuel tank.