Removal Procedure

IMPORTANT: Clean the fuel and evaporative emission (EVAP) connections and surrounding areas prior to disconnecting the lines in order to avoid possible system contamination.

Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .

Fig 1: Fuel Fill Pipe Screws

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Remove the fuel fill pipe screws from the fuel filler pocket.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

Fig 2: Fill Pipe Bracket

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Remove the fill pipe bracket bolt (4) from the underbody rail.
Remove the EVAP line (2) from the bracket (3).

Fig 3: Fuel Tank Fill Pipe Hose

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Loosen the fuel fill pipe (2) clamp at the fuel tank fill pipe hose (3).
Disconnect the vent pipe (1) quick connect fitting from the fuel tank vent pipe (4). Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .

Fig 4: View Of Fuel Filler Pipe

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Remove the fuel tank fill pipe.