Removal Procedure
- Remove the fuel fill cap.
- Remove the fuel fill pipe housing.
- Remove the fuel fill pipe bracket nuts (2).
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Disconnect the fuel filler pipe recirculation hose from the fuel tank. Refer to
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
.
- Loosen the clamp securing the fuel fill pipe to the fuel tank.
- Disconnect the fuel fill pipe from the fuel tank.
- Cap the open end of the fuel fill hose.
- Remove the fuel fill pipe ground strap bolt.
- Remove the push-pin retainer and remove the fuel fill pipe from the vehicle frame.
Installation Procedure
- Install the fuel fill pipe to the vehicle frame and install the push-pin retainer.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the fuel fill pipe ground strap bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Uncap the fuel fill hose.
- Connect the fuel fill pipe to the fuel tank.
Tighten
Tighten the clamp to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).
- Connect the fuel filler pipe recirculation hose to the fuel tank. Refer to
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the fuel fill pipe bracket nuts (2).
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Install the fuel fill pipe housing.
- Install the fuel fill cap.