Removal Procedure
- Ensure that the fuel level in tank is less than 1/4 full. If necessary, drain the fuel tank to at least this level. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure .
- Position the vehicle on the hoist.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable
- Remove the fuel filler cap and rubber closeout grommet around the fuel filler pipe neck, inside the fuel filler door.
- Remove the attachment screw at the upper end of filler pipe.
- Raise the vehicle to a comfortable working position.
- Remove the wheel house inner liner.
- Disconnect the wiring harness connector at the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister vent solenoid.
- Remove the fuel filler pipe lower bracket attachment screw.
- Disconnect the EVAP canister hose.
- Loosen the fuel filler pipe hose clamp closest to the fuel tank.
- Disengage the filler pipe hose from the fuel tank and remove the fuel filler pipe.
CAUTION:
Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Caution
in Cautions and Notices.
CAUTION:
Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution
in Cautions and Notices.