Fuel Tank Filler Pipe: Removal
WARNING:
Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to Jacking and Lifting .
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Disconnect the battery ground cable. REFER to Battery, Mounting and Cables .
- 3.NOTE: The supplemental refueling adapter is located in the spare tire compartment.
Install the supplemental refueling adapter and a length of semi-rigid fuel drain tube into the Easy Fuel™ (capless) fuel tank filler pipe.
- 4.NOTE: If the fuel tank is completely full, this step will lower the fuel level to the fuel tank inlet.
Attach the Fuel Storage Tanker to the fuel drain tube and remove any residual fuel in the fuel tank filler pipe.
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Remove the RR wheel and tire. REFER to Wheels and Tires .
- 8.NOTE: Some residual fuel may remain in the fuel tank filler pipe after draining the fuel tank. Carefully drain any residual fuel into a suitable container.
Release the clamp and remove the fuel tank filler pipe hose from the fuel tank.
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To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
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Disconnect the fuel vapor tube assembly-to-fuel tank filler pipe recirculation tube quick connect coupling. REFER to Fuel System - General Information .