Fuel Tank Filler Tube: Removal

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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Disconnect negative battery cable.
Drain fuel from tank.
Fuel filler tube assembly.

Fig 2: Filler Tube Door
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Open filler tube door.

Fig 3: Remove/Install Retaining Wire
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Remove retaining wire from inside filler tube rubber.

Fig 4: Pushing Rubber Back
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Start removing rubber from body sheet metal.

Fig 5: Squeezing Rubber and Pushing In
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Squeeze rubber and push in.

Fig 6: Filler Tube Rubber At Body Opening
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Filler tube and rubber removed from body sheet metal.

Fig 7: Locating Inner Splash Shield
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Raise vehicle and support.
Remove the left rear tire.
Remove the left inner splash shield.

Fig 8: Disconnect/Connect Filler Tube Vent Line
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Disconnect the filler tube vent line.

Fig 9: Filler Tube Mounting Screw
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Remove the filler tube mounting bolt.

Fig 10: Remove/Install Underbody Splash Shield
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Remove the under body splash shield.

Fig 11: Filler Tube
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Loosen the filler tube hose clamp. Leave the clamp tight on the hose and fuel tank location.

Fig 12: Hose Clamp
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Move clamp toward the fuel tank.

Fig 13: Remove/Install Filler Tube
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Remove the filler tube assembly from the vehicle.