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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
  2. Open the fuel filler door and then remove the filler-neck installation screw (A).
    Fig 1: Locating Filler-Neck Screw
    G11823628Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Lift the vehicle.
  4. Remove the rear-LH wheel, tire, and the inner wheel house.
  5. Remove the rear sub frame.

    (Refer to Rear Cross Member Suspension System )

  6. Disconnect the canister close valve connector (A).
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Canister Close Valve Connector
    G11823629Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A).
  8. Disconnect the ventilation hose (B) from the fuel tank air filter.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Ventilation Hose From Fuel Tank Air Filter
    G11823630Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the filler-neck assembly from the vehicle after removing the bracket installation bolt (A).
Fig 4: Removing Bracket Installation Bolt
G11823631Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.