Repair Procedures: Removal

Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
Open the fuel filler door and then remove the filler-neck installation screw (A).

Fig 1: Locating Filler-Neck Installation Screws
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Lift the vehicle.
Remove the rear-LH wheel, tire, and the inner wheel house.
Remove the rear sub frame.
(Refer to Suspension System - "REAR CROSS MEMBER ")
Disconnect the canister close valve connector (A).

Fig 2: Locating Canister Close Valve Connector
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Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A).
Disconnect the ventilation hose (B) from the fuel tank air filter.

Fig 3: Locating Fuel Filler Hose And Ventilation Hose
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Remove the filler-neck assembly from the vehicle after removing the bracket installation bolt (A).

Fig 4: Locating Bracket Installation Bolt
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