Filler Tube Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the fuel tank to a level below that of the fuel tank filler tube. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure.
3. Remove the fuel filler tube fasteners (1) at the fuel fill door.

CAUTION: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in Service Precautions.

4. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
5. Wipe the fuel filler tube connection at the fuel tank with a clean cloth and then disconnect the fuel filler tube clamp (3).
6. Remove the fuel fill tube attaching screw (2) and the fuel filler tube.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. Install the fuel filler tube into the fuel tank.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the fuel filler tube attaching screw (2).

Tighten
Tighten the attaching screw to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

3. Connect the fuel filler tube hose and clamp (3).

Tighten
Tighten the fuel fill hose clamp to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

4. Reinstall the fuel filler tube fasteners at the fuel fill door.

Tighten
Tighten the fuel filler tube fasteners at the fuel fill door to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

5. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
6. Replenish the gasoline.
7. Inspect for fuel leaks.