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Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Tank Fill Vent Hose And Fuel Fill Tube
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  1. Attach the fuel tank fill vent hose to the fuel fill tube.
    Fig 2: Identifying Closeout Grommet
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  2. Install the closeout grommet.
    Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Fill Tube
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  3. Position the fuel fill tube (1) to the vehicle.
    Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Fill Tube And Closeout Grommet
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  4. Position the fuel fill tube to the closeout grommet (1).
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  5. Install the fuel fill tube bracket bolts (2).

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in). 

    Fig 5: Identifying Fill Tube-To-Fuel Tank Connecting Hose And Hose Clamp
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    NOTE: Ensure that the fuel fill tube connecting hose is installed until it touches the fuel tank body. The hose clamp should be located within 13 mm (1/2 in) of the end of the connecting hose.
  6. Position the fill tube-to-fuel tank connecting hose and hose clamp.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the clamp to 5 N.m (44 lb in). 

  7. Connect the fuel fill vent tube and fresh air hose.
  8. Install the inner wheelhouse liner. Refer to REAR WHEELHOUSE PANEL LINER REPLACEMENT .
  9. Install the wheel and tire. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  10. Lower the vehicle from the hoist.
  11. Install the fuel fill cap.
  12. Perform the Service Bay Diagnostic Test for the EVAP emission system using the scan tool. This test will verify the integrity of the vapor handling areas of the fuel system.
  13. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to FUEL INJECTOR SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT .