Removal Procedure
- Partially drain the fuel tank below the level of the fuel fill tube. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
- Raise and support the vehicle, high enough to access the fuel fill hose through the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
- Remove the left rear wheelhouse liner. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement (Front) or Wheelhouse Panel Replacement (Rear) .
- Remove the left rear wheelhouse flare. Refer to Rear Wheel Opening Flare Replacement (Rear Bumper w/BRM and RHD) or Rear Wheel Opening Flare Replacement (Rear Body w/BRM and RHD) or Rear Wheel Opening Flare Replacement (Rear Door w/BRM and RHD) or Rear Wheel Opening Flare Replacement (Base Rear Body) or Rear Wheel Opening Flare Replacement (Base Rear Door) .
- Remove the bolt securing the fuel fill hose ground strap to the frame.
- Disconnect the fuel fill pipe vent line quick connect (1) from the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Loosen the fuel fill pipe clamp (3).
- Remove the fuel fill hose from the fuel tank.
- Disconnect the fuel tank vent line (5) from the fuel fill pipe vent line (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Remove the fuel fill pipe bracket nuts.
- Remove the fuel fill pipe from the vehicle.
- Cap the open end of the fuel tank.