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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2008 🢒 XLR 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls and Fuel - 4.6L (LH2) 🢒 Filler Tube Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 562230 Size: SH
  1. Remove the fuel filler cap.
  2. Remove the left rear wheelhouse liner panel. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement.
  3. Disconnect the fuel fill hose (1) and the vent hose (2) from the fuel tank fill and vent pipe.
  4. Cap the open ends of the fuel fill hose (1) and the vent hose (2).

    5. Object Number: 43530 Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the fuel system ground strap.

    6. Object Number: 71231 Size: SH
  6. Remove the fuel tank fill and vent pipe from the fuel filler pocket.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 71231 Size: SH
  1. Install the fuel tank fill and vent pipe to the fuel filler pocket.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the fuel tank fill and vent pipe bolts to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).


    Object Number: 43530 Size: SH
  2. Connect the fuel fill pipe ground strap.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the fuel fill pipe ground strap bolt to 4.0 N·m (35 lb in).


    Object Number: 562230 Size: SH
  3. Uncap the openings on the fuel fill hose (1) and the vent hose (2).
  4. Connect the fuel fill hose (1) and the vent hose  (2) to the fuel tank fill and vent pipe.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the fuel fill hose clamp to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).

  5. Install the left rear wheelhouse liner panel. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement.
  6. Install the fuel filler cap.