2012 Honda Fit Base, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fuel Fill Pipe Removal/Installation

  1. Relieve the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING  ).
  2. Drain the fuel tank (see FUEL TANK DRAINING  ).
  3. Remove the fuel fill cap.
  4. Remove the left rear wheel.
  5. Remove the fuel fill pipe cover (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Fill Pipe Cover
    G05953183Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Raise the vehicle on a lift.
  7. Remove the tank mount bracket (A).
    Fig 2: Tank Mount Bracket With Torque Specifications
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  8. Disconnect the fuel fill hose (A), and the quick-connect fitting (fuel suction tube) (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Fill Hose & Quick-Connect Fitting (Fuel Suction Tube)
    G05953185Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Remove the quick-connect fittings (A) (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING REMOVAL  ). Remove the clamp (B), then remove the non-return valve tube from the fuel fill pipe.
    Fig 4: Identifying Quick-Connect Fittings & Clamp
    G05953186Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Remove the bolts (A).
    Fig 5: Quick-Connect Fittings Bolts With Torque Specifications
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  11. Remove the fuel fill pipes (A).
    Fig 6: Identifying Fuel Fill Pipes
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  12. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE: Before connecting the fuel fill pipe and the quick-connect fitting, check for dirt, and clean it if needed, taking care not to damage the fuel fill pipe and other parts.
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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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