Fuel Tank Filler Tube: Removal

Fig 1: FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY

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Disconnect negative battery cable.
Drain fuel from tank.
Fuel filler tube assembly.

Fig 2: FILLER TUBE DOOR
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Open filler tube door.

Fig 3: RETAINING WIRE REMOVE/INSTALL
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Remove retaining wire from inside filler tube rubber.

Fig 4: PUSHING RUBBER BACK
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Start removing rubber from body sheet metal.

Fig 5: SQUEEZING RUBBER AND PUSHING IN
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Squeeze rubber and push in.

Fig 6: UNINSTALLED
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Filler tube and rubber removed from body sheet metal.

Fig 7: SPLASH SHIELD
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Raise vehicle and support.
Remove the left rear tire.
Remove the left inner splash shield.

Fig 8: VENT LINE REMOVED
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Disconnect the filler tube vent line.

Fig 9: FILLER TUBE MOUNTING SCREW
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Remove the filler tube mounting bolt.

Fig 10: SPLASH SHIELD DR SIDE
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Remove the under body splash shield.

Fig 11: FILLER TUBE
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Loosen the filler tube hose clamp. Leave the clamp tight on the hose and fuel tank location.

Fig 12: RUBBER AT TANK REMOVAL
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Move clamp toward the fuel tank.

Fig 13: FILLER TUBE DISCONNECTED
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Remove the filler tube assembly from the vehicle.