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Fuel Tank Filler Pipe: Removal

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NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation steps.
  1. Disconnect the battery. Refer to: Battery Disconnect And Connect .
  2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  3. Remove the LHR wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
    • 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.

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  4. Loosen both clamps and remove the hose.

    Torque: 28 lb.in (3.2 Nm)

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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)

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  6. Remove and Discard the Fuel Filler Door Assembly. Refer to: Fuel Filler Door Assembly .
  7. Remove wheel hub nut. Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub .
    • Support the lower control arm using a jack stand.

    • Remove the upper control arm outer bolt and nut.

      Torque: 258 lb.ft (350 Nm)

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  8. 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)

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  9. 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.
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