Fig 1: View Of Filler Door And Tethered Fuel Filler Cap

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Clean all the fuel pipe and hose connections and the surrounding areas before disconnection in order to avoid possible contamination of the fuel system.
Remove the fuel filler cap.
Drain the fuel below the level of the fuel filler hose. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure .

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Filler Components

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Remove the fuel fill pipe housing to fuel fill pipe bolts.
Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove spare tire.

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Fill Pipe Ground Strap

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Fig 4: View of Fuel Fill Hose

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Disconnect the rear axle vent hose from the retainer on the fuel fill pipe, if applicable.
Loosen the fuel vent hose to fuel tank clamp (1).
Loosen the fuel fill hose to fuel tank clamp (11).
Disconnect the fuel fill pipe bracket bolt (3).
Disconnect the fuel fill and vent hoses from the fuel tank.
Remove the fuel fill and vent pipe and hose assembly.
Cap the open end of the fuel tank.

When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.

• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.

• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.

• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.

• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

Safety Warning

Removal Procedure