Repair Procedures: Removal

Open the fuel filler door and unfasten the filler-neck assembly mounting bolts (A).

Fig 1: Locating Filler-Neck Assembly Mounting Bolts
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Lift the vehicle
Remove the left rear wheel & tire and the wheel guard (A).

Fig 2: Locating Wheel Guard
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Disconnect the fuel filter hose (A) and the ventilation hose (B).
Remove the filler-neck assembly from the vehicle after removing the bracket mounting bolt (C).

Fig 3: Locating Fuel Filter Hose, Ventilation Hose And Bracket Mounting Bolt
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