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Repair procedures: Removal

  1. Lift the vehicle.
  2. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A).
  3. Disconnect the ventilation hose (B) from the fuel tank air filter.
    Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose And Ventilation Hose
    G08307989Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Open the fuel filler door and then remove the filler-neck installation screw (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Filler Door Mounting Screws
    G08307990Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the rear-LH wheel, tire, and the inner wheel house.
  6. Remove the filler-neck assembly from the vehicle after removing the bracket installation bolt (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Filler-Neck Assembly Bracket Mounting Bolt
    G08307991Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.