Removal Procedure

NOTE: Clean the fuel and evaporative emission (EVAP) connections and surrounding areas prior to disconnecting the lines in order to avoid possible system contamination.

Fig 1: Installing/Removing Fuel Fill Pipe Screws To Fuel Filler Pocket

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Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief (Without CH 48027) or Fuel Pressure Relief (With CH 48027) .
Remove the fuel fill pipe screws from the fuel filler pocket.

Fig 2: Fill Pipe Bracket

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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the fill pipe bracket bolt (4) from the underbody rail.
Remove the EVAP line (2) from the bracket (3).

Fig 3: Fuel Tank Clamp, Fuel Tank Hose and Fuel Tank

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Loosen the fuel fill pipe clamp (1) at the fuel tank.
Remove the fuel fill pipe hose (2) from the fuel tank (3).
Disconnect the vent pipe quick connect fitting from the fuel tank vent pipe quick connect fitting. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .

Fig 4: Installing/Removing Fuel Tank Fill Pipe

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Remove the fuel tank fill pipe.