GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2000 🢒 Century (China) 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Housing Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the fuel filler door.

    2. Object Number: 324493 Size: SH
  2. Remove the fuel filler cap.
  3. Remove the bolts from the fuel filler pocket at the fuel filler neck.
  4. Tape the opening around the fuel filler pocket.
  5. Use a small, flat-bladed tool to press down and out from the top edge of the fuel filler pocket.

    6. Object Number: 324490 Size: SH
  6. Remove the fuel filler pocket from the quarter panel.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 324490 Size: SH
  1. Align the fuel filler pocket to the fuel filler neck.

    2. 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.

  2. Install the bolts to the fuel filler pocket at the fuel filler neck.

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


    Object Number: 324493 Size: SH
  3. Replace the fuel filler cap.
  4. Close the fuel filler door.