Fuel Filler Hose: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the fuel filler pipe.
3. Drain the fuel below the level of the fuel fill hose. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure.
4. Wipe the vent hose connection at the fuel tank and then disconnect the vent hose and clamp (1).
5. Wipe the fuel filler hose connection at the fuel tank and then disconnect the fuel filler hose and clamp (5).
6. Cap the fuel tank openings in order to prevent possible fuel system contamination.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. Remove the caps from the fuel tank openings.
2. Install the fuel fill and vent hoses to the fuel tank.

Tighten
^ Tighten the vent hose clamp to 1.7 N.m (15 lb in).
^ Tighten the fuel fill hose clamp to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

3. Install the fuel filler pipe.
4. Refill the fuel system.
5. Install the fuel filler cap.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
7. Inspect for leaks.