Fuel Tank Filler Tube: Removal

Release the fuel pressure, refer to the STANDARD PROCEDURE - FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE .
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Raise vehicle and support.
Remove the left rear tire.
Remove the left rear splash shield.
Remove 3 screws from filler neck to quarter panel. See Fig 1 and Fig 2.

Fig 1: Fuel Filler Tube
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Fig 2: Filler Tube
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Disconnect the vent line to filler tube.
Remove the fuel filler tube from the rubber hose at fuel tank. See Fig 3.

Fig 3: Filler Tube To Rubber Hose
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Remove the filler tube.