Removal Procedure
- Partially drain the fuel tank below the level of the fuel fill tube. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure .
- Raise and support the vehicle, high enough to access the fuel fill hose through the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the left rear wheelhouse liner. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement .
- Remove the left rear wheelhouse flare. Refer to Wheel Opening Flare Replacement - Rear (Wheelhouse) or Wheel Opening Flare Replacement - Rear (Door Side) .
- Remove the bolt securing the fuel fill hose ground strap to the frame.
- Disconnect the fuel fill pipe vent line quick connect (1) from the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
- Loosen the fuel fill pipe clamp (3).
- Remove the fuel fill hose from the fuel tank.
- Disconnect the fuel tank vent line (5) from the fuel fill pipe vent line (1). Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
- Remove the fuel fill pipe bracket nuts.
- Remove the fuel fill pipe from the vehicle.
- Cap the open end of the fuel tank.