Removal Procedure

WARNING: Do not allow smoking or the use of open flames in the area where work on the fuel or EVAP system is taking place. Anytime work is being done on the fuel system, disconnect the negative battery cable, except for those tests where battery voltage is required.

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Tank Fill Pipe Housing To Fuel Tank Fill Pipe Bolts

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Remove the fuel fill cap.
Remove the fuel tank fill pipe housing to fuel tank fill pipe bolts (1).
Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
Remove the left rear wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Remove the left rear wheelhouse liner panel. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement .
Remove the fuel tank fill pipe bracket bolt (2).
Remove the fuel tank fill pipe assembly (3) from the vehicle.

Fig 2: View Of Fuel Tank Fill Hose

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Loosen the fuel tank fill hose clamp (2), if necessary.
Remove the fuel tank fill hose (1), if necessary.