Installation Procedure
- Attach the fuel tank fill vent hose to the fuel fill tube.
- Install the closeout grommet.
- Position the fuel fill tube (1) to the vehicle.
- Position the fuel fill tube to the closeout grommet (1).
- Install the fuel fill tube bracket bolts (2).
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Position the fill tube-to-fuel tank connecting hose and hose clamp.
Tighten: Tighten the clamp to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
- Connect the fuel fill vent tube and fresh air hose.
- Install the inner wheelhouse liner. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement .
- Install the wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle from the hoist.
- Install the fuel fill cap.
- Perform the Service Bay Diagnostic Test for the EVAP emission system using the scan tool. This test will verify the integrity of the vapor handling areas of the fuel system.
- Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
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NOTE:
Ensure that the fuel fill tube connecting hose is installed until it touches the fuel tank body. The hose clamp should be located within 13 mm (1/2 in) of the end of the connecting hose.