Fuel Fill Pipe: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ensure that the fuel level in the tank is less than 1/4 full. If necessary, drain the fuel tank to at least this level. See FUEL TANK DRAINING . Open the fuel filler door and remove fuel filler cap.
- Push/pry closeout grommet to expose the fuel fill neck attachment bolt. See Figure . Loosen fill neck attachment bolt, but do not remove the bolt at this time. Raise and support vehicle. Remove right rear wheel and tire. Remove right rear wheelhouse inner liner.
- Remove fuel filler pipe intermediate bracket bolt. See Figure . Disengage fuel filler neck from support bracket by moving the fuel filler neck up and to the left (toward the rear of the vehicle).
- Disconnect fuel fill pipe vent hose, fresh air hose, and fuel pipe from the fuel tank. Disengage filler pipe hose from fuel tank and remove fuel filler pipe and rubber grommet from vehicle.