MISFUELING Guard, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Follow all safety precautions. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

-- Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to PARKING/AUXILIARY HEATER AND FUEL SYSTEM CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

-- Open the fuel filler door.

-- Clean the area around the fuel filler tube.

-- Remove the fuel filler cap -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Filler Cap (Fuel Cap)

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-- Unlock the locking tab on the locking ring using a TORX® screwdriver, for example, T 15 -arrow-.

Fig 2: Releasing Tab For Locking Ring Using TORX(R) Screwdriver

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-- Insert the locking ring pliers into both holes -arrows-.

Fig 3: Identifying Installation Of Locking Ring With Locking Ring Pliers

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-- Turn the locking ring counter-clockwise 25°.

-- Tilt the locking ring inside the fuel filler tube and remove it through the fuel cap opening -arrows-.

Fig 4: Tilting Locking Ring Inside Fuel Filler Tube To Remove It Through Fuel Cap Opening

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-- Remove the misfueling guard from the fuel filler tube -arrow-. Use locking ring pliers if necessary.

Fig 5: Identifying Removal Of Incorrect Fuel Protection From Fuel Filler Tube

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