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Filler Tube Replacement with E26

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1943754  Size: SH
  1. Clean all the fuel pipe and hose connections and the surrounding areas before disconnecting in order to avoid contamination of the fuel system.
  2. Drain the fuel tank as necessary. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining.
  3. Remove the 3 fuel tank fill pipe to housing bolts (1).
  4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  5. Remove the fuel fill tube ground strap bolt.

  6. Object Number: 1943757  Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the fuel fill pipe evaporative emission (EVAP) pipe quick connect fitting (1) from the fuel tank EVAP pipe. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
  8. Loosen the fuel fill pipe hose clamp (3) at the fuel tank.
  9. Remove the fuel fill pipe (2) from the fuel tank.
  10. Cap the fuel tank inlet in order to prevent fuel system contamination.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1943757  Size: SH
  1. Remove the cap from the fuel tank inlet.
  2. Install the fuel fill pipe (2) to the fuel tank.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Tighten the fuel fill pipe hose clamp (1) at the fuel tank.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the clamp to 2.75 N·m (24 lb in).

  6. Connect the fuel fill pipe EVAP pipe quick connect fitting (3) to the fuel tank EVAP pipe. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.

  7. Object Number: 1943754  Size: SH
  8. Position the ground strap and install the fuel fill tube ground strap bolt.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 8 N·m (70 lb in).

  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Position the fuel fill pipe to the housing and install the 3 fuel tank fill pipe to housing bolts (1).
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  13. Fill the fuel tank as necessary. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining.
  14. Install the fuel fill cap.

Filler Tube Replacement without E26

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1943754  Size: SH
  1. Clean all the fuel pipe and hose connections and the surrounding areas before disconnecting in order to avoid contamination of the fuel system.
  2. Drain the fuel tank as necessary. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
  3. Remove the 3 fuel tank fill pipe to housing bolts (1).
  4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  5. Remove the fuel fill tube ground strap bolt.

  6. Object Number: 1944474  Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the fuel fill pipe evaporative emission (EVAP) pipe quick connect fitting (1) from the fuel tank EVAP pipe. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  8. Loosen the fuel fill pipe hose clamp (3) at the fuel tank.
  9. Remove the fuel fill pipe (2) from the fuel tank.
  10. Cap the fuel tank inlet in order to prevent fuel system contamination.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1944474  Size: SH
  1. Remove the cap from the fuel tank inlet.
  2. Install the fuel fill pipe (2) to the fuel tank.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Tighten the fuel fill pipe hose clamp (1) at the fuel tank.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the clamp to 2.75 N·m (24 lb in).

  6. Connect the fuel fill pipe EVAP pipe quick connect fitting (3) to the fuel tank EVAP pipe. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .

  7. Object Number: 1943754  Size: SH
  8. Position the ground strap and install the fuel fill tube ground strap bolt.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 8 N·m (70 lb in).

  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Position the fuel fill pipe to the housing and install the 3 fuel tank fill pipe to housing bolts (1).
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

  13. Fill the fuel tank as necessary. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
  14. Install the fuel fill cap.