Fuel Filler Hose: Service and Repair

Filler Tube Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Clean all the fuel pipe and hose connections and the surrounding areas before disconnecting in order to avoid contamination of the fuel system.
2. Drain the fuel tank as necessary. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedures.
3. Remove the 3 fuel tank fill pipe to housing bolts (1).
4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the fuel fill tube ground strap bolt.




6. Disconnect the fuel fill pipe evaporative emission (EVAP) pipe quick connect fitting (1) from the fuel tank EVAP pipe. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).
7. Loosen the fuel fill pipe hose clamp (3) at the fuel tank.
8. Remove the fuel fill pipe (2) from the fuel tank.
9. Cap the fuel tank inlet in order to prevent fuel system contamination.

Installation Procedure




1. Remove the cap from the fuel tank inlet.
2. Install the fuel fill pipe (2) to the fuel tank.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Tighten the fuel fill pipe hose clamp (1) at the fuel tank to 2.75 Nm (24 lb in).
4. Connect the fuel fill pipe EVAP pipe quick connect fitting (3) to the fuel tank EVAP pipe. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).




5. Position the ground strap and install the fuel fill tube ground strap bolt and tighten to 8 Nm (70 lb in)
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Position the fuel fill pipe to the housing and install the 3 fuel tank fill pipe to housing bolts (1). Tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb in)
8. Fill the fuel tank as necessary. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedures.
9. Install the fuel fill cap.