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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Housing Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 71250 Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  2. Remove the bolts attaching the wheelhouse liner panel.
  3. Remove the wheelhouse liner panel.

    4. Object Number: 71227 Size: SH
  4. Remove the nut from fuel door release cable.

    5. Object Number: 71225 Size: SH
  5. Remove the fuel filler door. Refer to Fuel Tank Filler Door Replacement .

    6. Object Number: 71230 Size: SH
  6. Remove the screws mounting the fuel pocket.

    7. Object Number: 71231 Size: SH
  7. Remove the fuel cap.
  8. Remove the screws and the filler neck from the pocket.

    9. Object Number: 71230 Size: SH
  9. Remove the fuel filler pocket.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 71230 Size: SH
  1. Position the pocket.

    2. Object Number: 71231 Size: SH
  2. Install the screws attaching the filler neck to the pocket.
  3. Install the fuel cap.

    4. Object Number: 71230 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install the bolts attaching the fuel pocket.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the fuel filler pocket bolts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 71225 Size: SH
  5. Install the fuel filler door. Refer to Fuel Tank Filler Door Replacement .

    6. Object Number: 71227 Size: SH
  6. Install the nut attaching the fuel door release cable to the pocket.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the release cable nut to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 71250 Size: SH
  7. Install the wheelhouse liner panel with the upper outer attaching bolt.
  8. Install the remaining upper bolts.
  9. Position the lower front corner of the wheelhouse liner panel behind the door opening finish panel and install the attaching bolt.
  10. Install the remaining wheelhouse liner panel bolts.

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the wheelhouse liner panel bolts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  11. Install the rear tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.