Fuel Filler Pipe And Breather Assembly
Fuel Filler Pipe
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| A | Vehicles without misfueling protection device |
| 1 | Fuel filler cap |
| 2 | Fuel filler pipe |
| 3 | Breather pipe |
| 4 | Bracket |
| 5 | Bracket |
| 6 | Hose clamp |
| 7 | Fuel filler hose |
| 8 | Connector |
| 9 | Hose clamp |
| 10 | Connector |
| 11 | Connector |
The neck of the fuel filler pipe is positioned at the rear of the vehicle, above the right rear wheel. The filler pipe and cap is covered by a molded plastic fuel flap.
The fuel filler flap has the option to be non-locking or can be electrically locked when the vehicle is locked.
The filler cap is a conventional screw-in type which is secured to the vehicle with a lanyard. The filler cap must be securely fitted to make sure that the tank venting system is sealed and potential fuel loss prevented. The cap has a ratchet locking mechanism, it should be screwed-in to a torque of 3 audible clicks to make sure it is correctly tightened.
The filler pipe is a stainless steel fabrication which is secured to the vehicle body with two brackets and nuts. A metal stub pipe, attached to the filler neck, provides for the attachment of the breather pipe.
The fuel filler pipe attaches to a stub at the rear of the fuel tank which incorporates a check valve. The in-line check valve is mounted inside the fuel tank inlet stub, and is retained in the closed position by a spring. The check valve is only opened when the vehicle is refueled.
A breather pipe is connected between the fuel filler neck and the fuel tank. The breather pipe enables the fuel tank to be filled, allows for expansion of the fuel vapor and controls the fuel cut off during filling.