Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Clean all the fuel pipe and hose connections and the surrounding areas before disconnecting in order to avoid possible contamination of the fuel system.
- Remove the fuel filler cap.
- Drain the fuel below the level of the fuel filler hose. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
- Remove the fuel fill pipe housing to fuel fill pipe bolts.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Disconnect the fuel fill pipe ground strap.
- Disconnect the rear axle vent hose from the retainer on the fuel fill pipe.
- Loosen the fuel vent hose to fuel tank clamp (4).
- Disconnect the fuel fill and vent hoses (3) from the fuel tank.
- Remove the fuel fill and vent pipe and hose assembly.
- Cap the open end of the fuel tank.
Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.
Caution: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.
Installation Procedure
- Uncap the fuel tank.
- Install the fuel fill and vent pipe and hose assembly to the fuel tank.
- Align the fuel fill pipe to the fuel fill pipe housing.
- Connect the fuel fill pipe ground strap.
- Connect the rear axle vent hose to the retainer on the fuel fill pipe
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the fuel fill pipe housing to the fuel fill pipe bolts.
- Refill the fuel system.
- Install the fuel filler cap.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
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.
Tighten
Tighten the vent hose clamp (4) to 2.5 N·m (22 lb
in).
Tighten
Tighten the fuel fill pipe ground strap bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb
in).
Tighten
Tighten the fuel fill pipe housing to fuel fill pipe bolts to 2.3 N·m
(20 lb in).
