Repair Procedures: Removal

Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose
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Disconnect the recirculation pipe quick-connector (A), the vapor hose (B) connecting the canister with the fuel tank air filter and the purge tube quick-connector (C) connecting the canister and the intake manifold.

Fig 2: Identifying Recirculation Pipe Quick-Connector, Vapor Hose And Purge Tube Quick-Connector
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Open the fuel filler door and unfasten the filler-neck assembly mounting screws (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Filler-Neck Assembly Mounting Screws
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Remove the rear-LH wheel, tire, and the inner wheel house (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS ).
Remove the bracket mounting bolts (A) and remove the filler-neck assembly.

Fig 4: Identifying Bracket Mounting Bolt (1 Of 2)

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Fig 5: Identifying Bracket Mounting Bolt (2 Of 2)

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