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Fuel Filler Pipe: Removal

WARNING:
  • Place "NO FIRE" signs near the working area.
  • Be careful not to spill fuel on the floor.
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
    G04988132
  2. Open the fuel filler flap lid, and remove the filler cap.
  3. Remove the screws which secure packing.
    Fig 2: Locating Screws Securing Packing
    G04997449
  4. Lift-up the vehicle.
  5. Remove the rear wheel nuts RH.
  6. Remove the rear wheel RH.
    Fig 3: Locating Rear Right Side Wheel
    G04997450
  7. Drain fuel from fuel tank.

    <Ref. to DRAINING FUEL , PROCEDURE, FUEL. >

  8. Remove the fuel filler pipe protector.
    Fig 4: Locating Fuel Filler Pipe Protector Bolt
    G04992327
  9. Disconnect the evaporation hose from the clip of fuel filler pipe.
    Fig 5: Locating Evaporation Hoses Clip
    G04997452
  10. Disconnect the evaporation hose from fuel pipe.
    Fig 6: Identifying Evaporation Hoses From Fuel Pipes
    G04997453
  11. Remove the bolts which hold fuel filler pipe bracket on the body.
    Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Filler Pipe Bracket Bolts
    G04997454
  12. Loosen the clamp and separate the fuel filler hose (A) from the fuel filler pipe.
  13. Move the clip and disconnect the evaporation hose (B).
    Fig 8: Identifying Fuel Filler And Evaporation Hose
    G04992331
  14. Remove the fuel filler pipe to the underside of the vehicle.
  15. Remove the evaporation hose together with clip from the body.
Fig 9: Identifying Evaporation Pipe With Clip
G04997456