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
- Uncap the fuel tank.
- Install the fuel fill and vent pipe hose assembly to the fuel tank.
Tighten: Tighten the vent hose clamp and the fuel fill pipe clamp to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
- Install the fuel fill pipe bracket bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Connect the rear axle vent and air spring compressor hoses to the retainer on the fuel fill pipe, if applicable.
- Install the left rear wheelhouse panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement in Body Rear End.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install fill pipe/housing bezel by fitting into offset slots and rotating clockwise.
- Install the fuel fill pipe housing to the fuel fill pipe bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the fuel fill pipe housing to fuel fill pipe bolts to 2.3 N.m (20 lb in).
- Refill the fuel system.
- Install the fuel filler cap.
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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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