Removal Procedure
- Partially drain the fuel tank below the level of the fuel filler hose. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure .
- Raise and support the vehicle, high enough to access the fuel filler hose through the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the left pickup box wheelhouse liner. Refer to Pickup Box Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
in Body Rear End.
- Remove the bolt (3) securing the fuel filler hose ground strap to the frame (2).
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- Disconnect the fuel filler hose (4) from the fuel tank (3).
- Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) hose (2) from the filler vent tube (1). Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
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- Remove the fuel filler hose screws.
- Remove the fuel filler hose from the vehicle.
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- Cap the open end of the fuel tank.