Removal Procedure
Notice: Cap the fittings and plug the holes when servicing the fuel system in
order to prevent dirt and other contaminants from entering the open
pipes and passages.
Important: Always maintain cleanliness when servicing fuel system components.
- Drain the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Draining.
- Remove the fuel fill pipe bolt from the fuel fill pocket.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the fuel fill pipe bolt from the underbody.
- Disconnect and reposition the rear stabilizer shaft. Refer to
Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.
- Loosen the fuel fill pipe hose clamp (1) at the fuel tank.
- Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister vent solenoid tube quick connect fitting (2). Refer to
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
- Disconnect the vapor recirculation line quick connect fitting (3). Refer to
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
- Disconnect and remove the fuel fill pipe hose assembly.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install and connect the fuel fill pipe hose assembly.
- Tighten the fuel fill pipe hose clamp (1) at the fuel tank.
Tighten
Tighten the clamp to 4 N·m (35 lb in).
- Connect the EVAP canister vent solenoid tube quick connect fitting (2). Refer to
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
- Connect the vapor recirculation line quick connect fitting (3). Refer to
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
- Install the fuel fill pipe bolt to the underbody.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Position and connect the rear stabilizer shaft. Refer to
Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the fuel fill pipe bolt to the fuel fill pocket.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).