Fuel Tank Filler Pipe: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation steps.
- Disconnect the battery. Refer to: Battery Disconnect And Connect .
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- Remove the LHR wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
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- Remove the nuts.
Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
- Remove the screws.
Torque: 13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)
- Remove the bolt.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- Remove the LHR wheel liner.
- Remove the nuts.
- Loosen both clamps and remove the hose.
Torque: 28 lb.in (3.2 Nm)
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- Remove the quick release couplings. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING - 2.3L .
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- Detach the clip and position the drain hose aside.
- Remove and discard the bolts.
Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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- Detach the clip.
- Remove bolts and position aside the brake hose.
Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)
- Remove and Discard the Fuel Filler Door Assembly. Refer to: Fuel Filler Door Assembly .
- Remove wheel hub nut. Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub .
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- Support the lower control arm using a jack stand.
- Remove the upper control arm outer bolt and nut.
Torque: 258 lb.ft (350 Nm)
- Remove the lower arm vertical link upper bolt and position aside the knuckle to allow room to remove the fuel filler pipe.
Torque: 258 lb.ft (350 Nm)
- Remove the fuel filler pipe by pulling up on the pipe through the fuel filler door assembly hole and swinging the bottom of the fuel filler pipe past the subframe.