Installation Procedure
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- Remove the caps from the fuel tank opening and the EVAP vent line.
- Install the fuel fill hose to the fuel tank. Ensure that the notch in the hose is aligned with the notch on the fuel tank.
- Tighten the fuel fill hose clamp (6).
Tighten: Tighten the clamps to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
- Install the fuel fill pipe bracket bolts (2, 4).
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Connect the fuel fill hose vent line quick connect fitting (3) to the EVAP canister vent solenoid valve. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Connect the fuel fill pipe vent line to the fuel tank quick connect fitting (5). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Position the fill pipe ground strap (5) to the left rear lamp ground wire (4).
- Install the rear lamp ground wire (4) and ground strap (5) to the frame. Insert the lamp ground wire anti-rotation tab into the hole in the frame.
- Install the chassis wiring harness ground bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- If necessary, install the air suspension hose at the fill pipe.
- Install the rear axle vent hose clip (1) to the fill pipe.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the fuel tank filler housing to body TORX® screws (1) and retainer (2).
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 2.3 N.m (20 lb in).
- Install the spare tire, if necessary.
- Install the spare tire stowage lock cylinder, if necessary.
- Install the fuel fill cap.
Fig 1: Fuel Fill Hose Clamp, Bracket Bolts, Vent Line Quick Connect Fitting & Fuel Tank Quick Connect Fitting