Removal Procedure
Note: Clean the fuel and evaporative emission (EVAP) connections and surrounding areas prior to disconnecting the lines in order the avoid possible system contamination.
- Remove the fuel fill cap.
- Drain the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Draining.
- Remove the fuel tank fill pipe bolts (1) from the fuel tank fill pipe housing.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the fuel tank fill pipe bolt (2) from the underbody side rail.
- Disconnect the fuel tank fuel feed pipe quick connect fitting (1) from the chassis fuel feed pipe (3). Refer to
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
- Disconnect the fuel tank EVAP pipe quick connect fitting (2) from the chassis EVAP pipe (4). Refer to
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
- Cap the chassis fuel and EVAP pipes in order to prevent possible fuel and/or EVAP system contamination.
- Loosen the fuel fill pipe hose clamp (3) at the fuel tank.
- Separate the fuel fill pipe hose from the fuel tank.
- Disconnect the fuel tank fill EVAP emission pipe quick connect fitting (2) from the fuel tank vent pipe (1). Refer to
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
- Remove the fuel tank fill pipe.
Installation Procedure
- Install the fuel tank fill pipe.
- Install the fuel fill pipe hose to the fuel tank.
- Connect the fuel tank fill EVAP emission pipe quick connect fitting (2) to the fuel tank vent pipe (1). Refer to
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Tighten the fuel fill pipe hose clamp (3) at the fuel tank.
Tighten
Tighten the clamp to 4 N·m (35 lb in).
- Remove the caps from the fuel and EVAP pipes.
- Connect the fuel tank EVAP pipe quick connect fitting (2) to the chassis EVAP pipe (4). Refer to
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
- Connect the fuel tank fuel feed pipe quick connect fitting (1) to the chassis fuel feed pipe (3). Refer to
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
- Install the fuel tank fill pipe bolt (2) to the underbody side rail.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the fuel tank fill pipe bolts (1) to the fuel tank fill pipe housing.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).
- Refill the fuel tank.
- Tighten the fuel fill cap.
- Inspect for leaks.
13.1. | Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF for 10 seconds. |
13.2. | Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds. |
13.3. | Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. |
13.4. | Inspect for fuel leaks. |