Fuel Filler Hose: Service and Repair

FILLER TUBE REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

NOTE: Cap the fittings and plug the holes when servicing the fuel system in order to prevent dirt and other contaminants from entering the open pipes and passages.

IMPORTANT: Always maintain cleanliness when servicing fuel system components.

1. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure.




2. Remove the fuel filler cap.
3. Remove the fuel filler pipe screws from the fuel filler pocket.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
5. Loosen the fuel filler hose clamp at the fuel filler pipe.




6. Remove the fuel filler pipe screw from the under body.
7. Remove the fuel filler pipe.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the fuel filler pipe.




2. Install the fuel filler pipe screw to the underbody.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the screw to 13 N.m (115 lb in).

3. Verify that the filler hose (4) is fully seated on the fuel tank port an the fuel filler pipe (2).
4. Ensure that the fuel tank filler pipe hose clamp (1) is properly located on the tank port between the bead (5) and the pipe (3).

Tighten the hose clamp to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).




5. Lower the vehicle.

6. Install the fuel filler pipe screws to the fuel filler pocket.

Tighten the screws to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

7. Add fuel and install the fuel fill cap.