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.
Fuel Filler Pipe: Installation
- Raise vehicle.
- Connect fuel filler pipe assembly to joint hose.
- Install bolts to bracket attaching fuel filler pipe assembly to vehicle sub-frame.
Tightening torque:
- 6.5 - 9.3 lb-ft (8.8 -12.7 N.m, 90 - 130 kg-cm)
- Install splash shield, two bolts and two fasteners.
Tightening torque:
- 7.7 -12.2 lb-ft (10.8 - 16.7 N.m, 1.1 - 1.7 kg-cm)
- Lower vehicle on hydraulic lift to ground level.
- Install two upper mounting screws to fuel filler pipe assembly.
Tightening torque:
- 1.8 - 2.5 lb-ft (2.5 - 3.5 N.m, 25 - 36 kg-cm)
- Install filler cap.
- Close the fuel filler door.
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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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