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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2008 🢒 G8 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls and Fuel - 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, or 3.6L 🢒 Filler Tube Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Remove the fuel filler cap.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  3. Drain the fuel tank below the level of the fuel filler hose. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining.
  4. Remove the right rear wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  5. Remove the right rear wheelhouse Liner. Refer to Rear Inner Wheelhouse Replacement.
  6. Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement.

    7. Object Number: 2121477 Size: SH
  7. Remove the filler tube to chassis retaining bolts (6).
  8. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) line (2) from the quick connect fitting (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
  9. Remove the retaining hose clamp (4).
  10. Disconnect the fuel filler tube (3) from the fuel filler hose (5).
  11. Manoeuvre the fuel filler tube (7) and remove from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 2121477 Size: SH
  1. Install the fuel filler tube (7) to the vehicle.
  2. Connect the fuel filler tube (3) to the fuel filler hose (5).

    3. Notice: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the retaining hose clamp (4).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the fuel filler tube hose clamp (3) to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).

    Important: Listen for and audible click to confirm correct installation.

  4. Connect the evaporative emission (EVAP) line (2) to the quick connect fitting (1).
  5. Install the filler tube to chassis retaining bolts (6).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  6. Install the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement.
  7. Install the right rear wheelhouse Liner. Refer to Rear Inner Wheelhouse Replacement.
  8. Install the right rear wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.