GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2006 🢒 Allure 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Housing Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 490004 Size: SH
  1. Open the fuel filler door.
  2. Remove the fuel filler cap.
  3. Remove the bolts from the fuel filler pocket at the fuel filler neck.

    4. Object Number: 490003 Size: SH
  4. Apply tape to the opening around the fuel filler pocket
  5. Remove the fuel filler pocket using a small flat-bladed tool, pressing down and out from the top edge of the fuel filler pocket.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 490003 Size: SH
  1. Install the fuel filler pocket to the fuel filer neck.
  2. Press in until the fuel filler pocket is fully seated to the quarter panel.

    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.


    Object Number: 490004 Size: SH
  3. Install the bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the fuel filler neck bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  4. Remove all tape from fuel filler pocket opening.
  5. Replace the fuel filler cap.
  6. Close the fuel filler door.