GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Prizm 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 1.8L 🢒 Filler Tube Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Drain the fuel tank to ½ tank or less (if necessary). Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .

    2. Object Number: 382936 Size: SH
  2. Remove the fuel filler cap (1).
  3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  4. Release the two catches on the fuel filler pipe shield (2) and remove the shield from the fuel filler pipe (6).
  5. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (4) from the fuel filler pipe (6).
  6. Disconnect the fuel tank breather hose (5) and ORVR vapor hose (5) from the fuel filler pipe (6).
  7. Pull the rubber grommet (7) away from the fuel filler pipe neck in the opening to the fuel filler door compartment.
  8. Remove the two bolts from the fuel filler pipe bracket (3).
  9. Remove the one bolt and the fuel filler pipe bracket from the vehicle chassis.
  10. Remove the fuel filler pipe from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the fuel filler pipe to the vehicle.

    2. Object Number: 382936 Size: SH
  2. Position the rubber grommet (7) around the fuel filler pipe neck in the opening to the fuel filler door compartment.

    3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the fuel filler pipe bracket (3) to the vehicle chassis with the one bolt.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  4. Secure the fuel filler pipe to the fuel filler pipe bracket (3) with the two bolts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the two bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  5. Connect the fuel tank breather hose (5) and ORVR vapor hose (5) to the fuel filler pipe (6).
  6. Connect the fuel filler hose (4) to the fuel filler pipe (6).
  7. Install the fuel filler pipe shield (2) to the fuel filler pipe (6).
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Fill the fuel tank.
  10. Install the fuel filler cap (1).
  11. Check for any fuel leaks.