Fuel Filler Hose: Service and Repair
FILLER TUBE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
NOTE: Refer to Cover and Plug Openings Notice in Service Precautions.
IMPORTANT: Always maintain cleanliness when servicing fuel system components.
1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure.
2. Remove the fuel filler cap.
3. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure.
4. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
5. Remove the fuel filler pipe attaching nut to wheelhouse stud (1).
6. Remove the fuel filler pipe attaching screw (3) to the wheelhouse panel.
7. Loosen the fuel filler pipe clamp.
8. Remove the fuel filler pipe (2) from the fuel tank (1).
9. Remove the fuel filler pipe from the grommet on the fuel filler pocket (4).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the fuel filler pipe through grommet on the fuel fill pocket (4).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the fuel filler pipe (2) to the fuel tank (1). Fully seat the fill pipe to stop on the tank.
Tighten
The fuel filler pipe clamp to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
3. Install the fuel filler pipe attaching screw (3) to the wheelhouse panel.
Tighten
The fuel filler pipe attaching screw to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
4. Install the fuel filler pipe attaching nut (1) to the wheelhouse panel.
Tighten
Tighten the fuel filler pipe attaching nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Refill the fuel tank.
7. Tighten the fuel filler cap.
8. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
9. Inspect for fuel leaks with the following procedure:
9.1. Turn ON the ignition for 2 seconds.
9.2. Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds.
9.3. Turn ON the ignition.
9.4. Inspect for fuel leaks.