GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 SSR 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L 🢒 Filler Tube Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 300314 Size: SH
  1. Clean all the fuel pipe and hose connections and the surrounding areas before disconnection in order to avoid possible contamination of the fuel system.
  2. Remove the fuel filler cap.
  3. Drain the fuel below the level of the fuel filler hose. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .

    4. Object Number: 300318 Size: SH
  4. Remove the fuel fill pipe housing to fuel fill pipe bolts.
  5. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  6. Remove spare tire.

    7. Object Number: 561119 Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the fuel fill pipe ground strap (3).

    8. Object Number: 570590 Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the rear axle vent hose from the retainer on the fuel fill pipe, if applicable.
  9. Loosen the fuel vent hose to fuel tank clamp (1).
  10. Loosen the fuel fill hose to fuel tank clamp (11).
  11. Disconnect the fuel fill pipe bracket bolt (3).
  12. Disconnect the fuel fill and vent hoses from the fuel tank.
  13. Remove the fuel fill and vent pipe and hose assembly.
  14. Cap the open end of the fuel tank.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 570590 Size: SH
  1. Uncap the fuel tank.

    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 fuel fill and vent pipe hose assembly to the fuel tank.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the vent hose clamp (1) and the fuel fill pipe clamp (11) to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in)

  3. Install the fuel fill pipe bracket bolt (3).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).


    Object Number: 561119 Size: SH
  4. Connect the fuel fill pipe ground strap (3).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the fuel fill pipe ground strap bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  5. Connect the rear axle vent hose to the retainer on the fuel fill pipe, if applicable.
  6. Install spare tire.
  7. Lower the vehicle.

    8. Object Number: 300318 Size: SH
  8. Install the fuel fill pipe housing to the fuel fill pipe bolts.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the fuel fill pipe housing to fuel fill pipe bolts to 2.3 N·m (20 lb in).


    Object Number: 300314 Size: SH
  9. Refill the fuel system.
  10. Install the fuel filler cap.