Fuel Filler Pipe: Removal

WARNING:

Place "NO FIRE" signs near the working area.
Be careful not to spill fuel on the floor.

Release the fuel pressure. Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , OPERATION, Fuel.
Open the fuel filler flap lid and remove the filler cap.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnect Ground Cable From Battery
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Remove the screws holding packing in place.

Fig 2: Locating Screws For Removal
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Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove the rear right side wheel nuts.
Remove the rear right side wheel.

Fig 3: Removing Rear Right Side Wheel
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Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. Set a container under the vehicle and remove the drain plug from the fuel tank.

Fig 4: Locating Bolts For Draining Fuel
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Tighten the fuel drain plug.
Tightening torque:
1. 26 N.m (2.65 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb)
Fig 5: Locating Bolt For Tightening
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Remove the fuel filler pipe protector.

Fig 6: Locating Bolt For Removing Fuel Filler Pipe Protector
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Separate the evaporation hoses from the clip of fuel filler pipe.

Fig 7: Locating Evaporation Hose Separating Position
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Disconnect the evaporation hoses from the pipes.

Fig 8: Identifying Evaporation Hose For Disconnection
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Remove the bolts which hold the fuel filler pipe bracket on the body.

Fig 9: Identifying Bolts For Removal
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Loosen the clamp and separate the fuel filler hose (A) from the fuel filler pipe.
Move the clip and separate the evaporation hose (B).

Fig 10: Locating Fuel Filler Hose Evaporation Hose For Separation
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Remove the fuel filler pipe to under side of the vehicle.
Remove the evaporation pipe together with clip from the body.

Fig 11: Removing Evaporation Pipe Together With Clip From Body
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