Fuel Filler Neck: Service and Repair

Filler Neck

Service Repair No - 19.55.07

Remove
1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Ensure fuel tank is less than half full. If not, drain fuel tank to less than half full.
3. Remove RH rear wheel arch liner.
4. Remove fuel filler cap.


CAUTION: Before disconnecting any part of the fuel system, it is imperative that all dust, dirt and debris is removed from around components to prevent ingress of foreign matter into fuel system.







5. Unclip escutcheon from fuel filler neck.


WARNING: Fuel vapor is highly flammable and in confined spaces is also explosive and toxic. Always have a fire extinguisher containing foam, CO2, gas or powder close at hand when handling or draining fuel.


6. Remove 3 nuts securing fuel filler neck to body.







7. Release clip from breather hose and disconnect breather hose from filler neck.
8. Release fuel tank vent pipe from filler neck.
9. Disconnect Lucar connector from fuel filler neck.







10. Remove bolt securing filler neck to body.
11. Remove tamper proof cover from filler hose clip and loosen clip.
12. Disconnect hose from filler neck and remove filler neck assembly.

Refit
1. Position filler neck assembly, connect to hose, secure clip and fit tamper proof cover.
2. Fit bolt securing filler neck to body and tighten to 9 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).
3. Connect Lucar connector to fuel filler neck.
4. Position fuel tank vent pipe around filler neck.
5. Connect breather hose to filler neck, fit and secure clip.
6. Fit nuts securing fuel filler neck to body and tighten to 9 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).
7. Clip escutcheon to fuel filler neck.
8. Fit fuel filler cap.
9. Fit RH rear wheel arch liner.
10. Connect battery earth lead.