Fuel-Filler Pipe Removal/Installation: Notes
WARNING:
- Highly pressurized fuel may spray out if the fuel line is cut. Due to the following dangers occurring with a fuel spray, always complete the "FUEL LINE SAFETY PROCEDURE " to prevent the fuel from spraying.
- Fuel may cause irritation if it comes in contact with skin and eyes.
- If fuel ignites and causes a fire, it may lead to serious injury or death, and damage to property and facilities.
- A person charged with static electricity could cause a fire or explosion, resulting in death or serious injury. Before performing work on the fuel system, discharge static electricity by touching the vehicle body.
CAUTION:
- Disconnecting/connecting the quick release connector without cleaning it may cause damage to the fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean the quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting using a cloth or soft brush, and make sure that it is free of foreign material.
- Level the vehicle.
- Complete the "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION". (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION .)
- Drain the fuel. (See FUEL DRAINING PROCEDURE .)
- Open the fuel-filler lid.
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
U.S.A. And CANADA
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION1 Fuel-filler cap 2 Dust cover
(See Dust cover removal note .)3 Joint hose
(See Joint hose installation note .)4 Quick release connector
(See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)5 Evaporative hose No. 1
(See Evaporative hose no. 1 installation note .)6 Evaporative hose No. 2 7 Plug 8 Fuel-filler pipe protector 9 Fuel-filler pipe
(See Fuel-filler pipe removal note .)Except U.S.A. And CANADA
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION1 Fuel-filler cap 2 Dust cover
(See Dust cover removal note .)3 Joint hose
(See Joint hose installation note .)4 Breather hose
(See Breather hose installation note (Except U.S.A. and Canada) .)5 Evaporative hose No. 1
(See Evaporative hose no. 1 installation note .)6 Evaporative hose No. 2 7 Plug 8 Fuel-filler pipe protector 9 Fuel-filler pipe
(See Fuel-filler pipe removal note .) - Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Complete the "AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION". (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION .)