Removal Procedure
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NOTE:
Clean the fuel connections and surrounding areas prior to disconnecting the lines in order to avoid possible contamination.
- Remove the fuel fill cap.
- Remove the fuel tank filler housing to body TORX® screws (1) and retainer (2).
- Remove the spare tire stowage lock cylinder, if necessary.
- Remove the spare tire, if necessary.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the rear axle vent hose clip (1) from the fill pipe.
- If necessary, remove the air suspension hose at the fill pipe.
- Remove the chassis wiring harness ground bolt (2).
- Remove the left rear lamp ground wire (4) and fill pipe ground strap (5) from the frame.
- Loosen the fuel fill hose clamp (1).
- Remove the fuel fill hose from the fuel tank.
- Loosen the fuel fill pipe vent hose clamp (2) at the fuel tank vent valve.
- Disconnect the fuel fill pipe vent line quick connect fitting (3) from the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister vent solenoid valve. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Remove the fuel fill pipe bracket bolts (2, 4).
- Cap the fuel tank opening and EVAP vent line in order to prevent fuel/EVAP system contamination.
- Remove the fuel fill pipe assembly.
- If replacing any serviceable part of the fill pipe assembly proceed to the disassemble procedure, otherwise proceed to the installation procedure.