TUBE, Fuel Tank Filler: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Dodge Charger and 2010 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Filler Tube Door

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

Fig 2: Retaining Wire Remove/Install
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Remove retaining wire from inside filler tube rubber.

Fig 3: Pushing Rubber Back
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Start removing rubber from body sheet metal.

Fig 4: Squeezing Rubber And Pushing In
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Squeeze rubber and push in.

Fig 5: Filler Tube Rubber Removed
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Filler tube and rubber removed from body sheet metal.
Raise vehicle and support.
Remove the left rear tire.
Remove the left inner splash shield.

Fig 6: Filler Tube Mounting Bolt & Filler Tube Vent Line
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Disconnect the filler tube vent line (2).
Remove the filler tube mounting bolt (1).

Fig 7: Left Underbody Splash Shield
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Remove the under body splash shield (1).

Fig 8: Filler Tube Hose Clamp
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Loosen the filler tube hose clamp. Leave the clamp tight on the hose and fuel tank location.

Fig 9: Fuel Tank Clamp
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Move clamp toward the fuel tank.

Fig 10: Filler Tube Disconnected
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Remove the filler tube assembly from the vehicle.