Fuel Filler Hose: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURENOTE: Refer to Cover and Plug Openings Notice in Service Precautions.
IMPORTANT: Always maintain cleanliness when servicing the fuel system components.
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Loosen the fuel filler hose clamp at the fuel tank.
3. Loosen the fuel filler hose clamp at the fuel filler pipe.
4. Remove the fuel filler hose.
5. Remove the fuel filler pipe-attaching screw from the under body.
6. Remove the fuel filler pipe-attaching screws from the fuel filler pipe access panel.
7. Remove the fuel filler pipe.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Reinstall the fuel filler pipe.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Caution and Notices.
2. Install the fuel filler pipe-attaching screws to the fuel filler pipe access panel.
Tighten
The fuel filler pipe-attaching screws to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
3. Install the fuel filler pipe-attaching screw to the under body.
Tighten
The fuel filler pipe attaching screw to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
4. Connect the vapor recirculation line at the fuel filler pipe.
5. Install the fuel filler hose.
6. Tighten the fuel filler hose clamps at the fuel tank.
7. Inspect and ensure that the filler hose is fully seated on fuel tank port and the fuel filler pipe.
8. Ensure that the clamp is properly located on the tank port between the bead and the tank.
Tighten
Tighten the fuel tank filler hose clamps to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Tighten the fuel filler cap.
11. Connect the negative battery cable.
12. Inspect the fuel system for leaks by performing the following steps:
12.1. Turn the ignition switch ON for 2 seconds.
12.2. Turn the ignition switch OFF for 10 seconds.
12.3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
12.4. Inspect for fuel leaks.