Filler Tube Replacement Cab/Chassis
Removal Procedure
- 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.
- Loosen the vent hose (1)
to fuel tank clamp (5).
- Disconnect the vent hose from the fuel tank.
- Loosen the fuel fill hose to fuel tank clamp (3).
- Disconnect the fuel fill hose from the fuel tank.
- Remove the fuel fill and vent pipe and hose assembly.
- Cap the open end of the fuel tank.
Installation Procedure
- Uncap the fuel tank.
- Install the fuel fill and vent pipe and hose assembly to the fuel
tank.
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.
- Align the fuel fill
pipe to the fuel fill pipe housing.
Tighten
• | Tighten the fuel fill hose clamp (3) to 2.5 N·m (22 lb
in) |
• | Tighten the vent hose clamp (5) to 2.5 N·m (22 lb
in) |
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the fuel fill
pipe housing to the fuel fill pipe bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the fuel fill pipe housing to fuel fill pipe bolts to 2.3 N·m
(20 lb in)
- Refill the fuel system.
- Install the fuel filler cap.