Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Fuel Tank Filler Housing To Body Screws & Retainer

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Remove the fuel tank filler housing to body screws (1) and retainer (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Filler Components

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Remove the fuel tank filler pipe housing to fuel tank fill pipe screws.
Remove the fuel tank filler housing.
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Tank Fill Pipe Ground Wire Bolt, Ground Wire & Chassis Harness Ground Wire

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Remove the fuel tank ground strap bolt (1).
Remove the chassis harness ground strap (2) and fuel tank ground strap (3).

Fig 4: View Of Rear Axle Vent Hose

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Remove the rear axle vent hose from the clip on the fuel fill pipe bracket.

Fig 5: Identifying Fuel Fill Pipe Assembly

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Loosen the fuel tank vent hose and fill hose clamps (1, 2).
Remove the vent hose from the tank.
Remove the fill hose from the tank and the vehicle.
Cap the opening on the fuel tank in order to prevent possible fuel system contamination.