Repair Procedures: Removal

Open the fuel filler door.
Switch "OFF" the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) terminal of the auxiliary 12V battery.
Remove the filler-neck assembly mounting bolt (A).

Fig 1: Removing Filler-Neck Assembly Mounting Bolt
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Lift the vehicle.
Remove the rear-LH wheel, tire, and the inner wheel house (A).

Fig 2: Removing Rear-LH Wheel, Tire And Inner Wheel House
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Disconenct the fuel filler hose (A) and leveling hose (B).
Disconnect the ventilation tube quick-connector (C).

Fig 3: Disconnecting Fuel Filler Hose And Leveling Hose
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Remove the filler-neck assembly (B) after loosening the mounting bolt (A).

Fig 4: Removing Filler-Neck Assembly (1 Of 2)

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Fig 5: Removing Filler-Neck Assembly (2 Of 2)

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