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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1656958  Size: SH
  1. Remove the fuel fill cap.
  2. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
  3. Remove the fuel fill pocket. Refer to Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Housing Replacement .
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  5. Disconnect the fuel fill vent pipe quick connect fitting (1) from the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  6. Cap or plug the EVAP canister fitting in order to prevent system contamination.

  7. Object Number: 1656988  Size: SH
  8. Remove the fuel fill pipe lower bolt.

  9. Object Number: 1656960  Size: SH
  10. Disconnect the fuel tank vent line quick connect fitting (2) from the fill pipe recirculation line. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  11. Loosen the fuel fill hose clamp (3) at the fuel tank.
  12. Remove the fuel fill hose from the fuel tank.
  13. Cap or plug the fuel tank opening and vent line in order to prevent fuel loss and/or system contamination.
  14. Remove the fuel fill hose/pipe.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1656960  Size: SH
  1. Remove the caps or plugs from the fuel tank opening and vent line.
  2. Install the fuel fill hose to the fuel tank. Align the "D" notch on the fill hose (1) with the "D" notch on the fuel tank (1).
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Tighten the fuel fill hose clamp (3) at the fuel tank.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the clamp to 4.5 N·m (40 lb in).

  6. Connect the fuel tank vent line quick connect fitting (2) to the fill pipe recirculation line. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .

  7. Object Number: 1656988  Size: SH
  8. Install the fuel fill pipe lower bolt.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1656958  Size: SH
  10. Remove the cap or plug from the EVAP canister fitting.
  11. Connect the fuel fill vent pipe quick connect fitting (1) to the EVAP canister. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Install the fuel fill pocket. Refer to Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Housing Replacement .
  14. Refill the fuel tank.