Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Installation Procedure
- Remove the caps from the fuel filler hose and the vent hose.
- Install the fuel filler pipe to the fuel tank fill and vent hoses and the fill pipe housing.
- Align the fuel filler pipe with the filler pipe housing.NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
Tighten:
- Tighten the vent hose clamp (2) to 1.7 N.m (15 lb in).
- Tighten the fuel fill hose clamp (4) to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
- Connect the filler pipe ground strap (3) to the frame with the bolt and washer.
Tighten: Tighten the ground strap bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the fuel filler pipe to fill pipe housing attaching screws.
Tighten: Tighten the fuel filler pipe to fill pipe housing screws to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).
- Install the fuel filler cap.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Inspect for leaks.
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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.
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