Fuel Filler Hose: Service and Repair

FILLER TUBE REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
- Remove the fuel filler cap.
- Drain the fuel tank below the level of the fuel filler hose. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining.




- Remove the bolts securing the fuel filler tube to the body.
- Remove the right rear wheel.
- Remove the rear bumper fascia.




- Remove the fuel filler tube brace bolt.




- Disconnect the fuel filler hose (1) from the fuel tank.
- Disconnect the filler vent tube (2) from the evaporative emission (EVAP) hose.
- Remove the fuel filler tube from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
- Position the fuel filler tube to the vehicle.




- Connect the filler hose (1) to the fuel tank.

NOTE: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Notice.

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

- Connect the filler vent tube (2) to the EVAP hose.




- Install the fuel filler tube brace bolt.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice.

Tighten the fuel filler tube brace bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).




- Install the bolts securing the fuel filler tube to the body.

Tighten the fuel filler tube bolts to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).

- Install the rear bumper fascia.
- Install the right rear wheel.
- Add fuel to the fuel tank.
- Inspect for fuel leaks.
- Install the fuel filler cap.