Fuel Filler Pipe And Breather Assembly
Fuel Filler Pipe
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 | Breather pipe |
| 2 | Fuel filler cap |
| 3 | Misfueling protection device (if equipped) |
| 4 | Fuel filler pipe |
| 5 | Fuel tank |
| 6 | Fuel pump module |
The neck of the fuel filler pipe is positioned at the rear of the vehicle, above the rear right wheel. The filler pipe and cap is covered by a molded plastic fuel flap.
The fuel 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 secure to make sure that the tank venting system is sealed and potential fuel loss prevented. The cap has a ratchet locking mechanism. The cap should be screwed-in until 3 audible clicks are heard to make sure it is correctly tightened.
The filler pipe is a stainless steel fabrication which is secured to the vehicle body with 2 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 refuelled.
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.