Removal Procedure

Remove the fuel filler cap.

WARNING:

To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.

WARNING:

Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Drain the fuel tank below the level of the fuel filler hose. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .

Fig 1: EVAP Pipe And Fuel Tank Filler Vent Pipe

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Remove the right rear wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Remove the Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Rear. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement .
Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .
Disconnect the filler tube from the fuel tank (1).
Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) line (2), by squeezing both sides of the line and pulling it toward the rear of the vehicle.

Fig 2: Earth Lead Connector

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Remove rubber seal surround from the filler tube.
Remove the earth lead (2) from the filler tube (1).

Fig 3: Fuel Filler Tube And Vehicle

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Remove the filer tube to chassis retaining bolts (1 from filler tube (2).
Remove the fuel filler tube from the vehicle (2).