Removal and Installation
WARNING:
Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
- Remove the RH rear wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
- Remove the 3 screws, 3 pushpins, 7 scrivets and the RH rear fender splash shield.
- Release the clamp and remove the fuel tank filler pipe hose from the fuel tank.
- To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
- Disconnect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister fresh air hose from the fuel tank filler pipe fresh air hose.
- Disconnect the fuel vapor tube assembly-to-fuel tank filler pipe recirculation tube quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Remove the fuel tank filler pipe bracket bolt.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe fresh air hose from the fuel fill door cup bezel.
- Remove the fuel tank filler pipe information bezel.
- Remove the fuel tank filler pipe assembly.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
Some residual fuel may remain in the fuel tank filler pipe. Carefully drain into a suitable container.