Fuel Filler Neck: Service and Repair

Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Housing Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the wheelhouse liner panel. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement (Service and Repair).




2. Remove the fuel cap (2) and the fuel cap retaining strap fastener (1).




3. Remove the nut (1) from fuel door release cable.
4. Remove the fuel filler door. Refer to Fuel Tank Filler Door Replacement (Service and Repair).




5. Remove the screws (1) mounting the fuel pocket to the fuel filler neck (2).
6. Remove the fuel filler neck from the pocket (2).




7. Remove the screws (1) attaching the fuel pocket (2) to the quarter panel.
8. Remove the fuel pocket (2).

Installation Procedure





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

1. Position the fuel pocket (2) to the vehicle.
2. Install the screws (1) attaching the fuel pocket (2) to the quarter panel and tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb in).




3. Position the fuel filler neck to the fuel pocket (2).
4. Install the screws (1) mounting the fuel pocket to the fuel filler neck (2) and tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb in).




5. Install the nut (1) attaching the fuel door release cable to the pocket and tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb in).
6. Install the fuel filler door. Refer to Fuel Tank Filler Door Replacement (Service and Repair).




7. Connect the fuel cap (2) and the fuel cap tether fastener (1).
8. Install the wheelhouse liner panel. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement (Service and Repair).