For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Drain the fuel tank below the level of the fuel filler hose. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
- Open the fuel filler door and remove fuel filler cap (1).
- Remove the sealing ring (2) from around the fuel filler tube (3).
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the wheel house opening fuel filler tube cover (5).
- Remove the bolt (7) from the fuel filler tube ground wire (6).
- Loosen the fuel filler tube hose clamp (4).
- Remove the fuel filler tube (1) from the fuel filler hose (2).
- In order to remove the fuel filler hose (2) removal of the fuel tank is necessary. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .
Important: This procedure is for removal of the fuel filler tube ONLY. In order to remove the fuel filler hose connecting the fuel filler tube to the fuel tank. Removal of the fuel tank is necessary. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .
Installation Procedure
- Install the fuel tank if previously removed. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .
- Install the fuel filler tube (1) into the fuel filler hose (2).
- Position the fuel filler tube (3) for best fit and alignment then secure the fuel filler tube hose clamp (4).
- Install the bolt (7) to the fuel filler tube ground wire (6).
- Install the wheel house opening fuel filler tube cover (5).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the sealing ring (2) around the fuel filler tube (3).
- Add fuel to the fuel tank.
- Inspect for fuel leaks.
- Install the fuel filler cap (1) and close the fuel filler door.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the clamp to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
