Fuel Fill Pipe Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Honda Fit, 2012 Honda Fit, 2011 Honda Fit, 2010 Honda Fit, and 2009 Honda Fit. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Relieve the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING ).
Drain the fuel tank (see FUEL TANK DRAINING ).
Remove the fuel fill cap.
Remove the left rear wheel.
Remove the fuel fill pipe cover (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Fill Pipe Cover
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Raise the vehicle on a lift.
Remove the tank mount bracket (A).

Fig 2: Tank Mount Bracket With Torque Specifications
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Disconnect the fuel fill hose (A), and the quick-connect fitting (fuel suction tube) (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Fill Hose & Quick-Connect Fitting (Fuel Suction Tube)
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Remove the quick-connect fittings (A) (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING REMOVAL ). Remove the clamp (B), then remove the non-return valve tube from the fuel fill pipe.

Fig 4: Identifying Quick-Connect Fittings & Clamp
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Remove the bolts (A).

Fig 5: Quick-Connect Fittings Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Remove the fuel fill pipes (A).

Fig 6: Identifying Fuel Fill Pipes
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Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: Before connecting the fuel fill pipe and the quick-connect fitting, check for dirt, and clean it if needed, taking care not to damage the fuel fill pipe and other parts.