Fuel Tank Filler Tube: Installation

Fig 1: FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY

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Filler tube assembly.

Fig 2: FILLER TUBE RUBBER PROFILE
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Groove in filler tube rubber is for the body sheet metal.

Fig 3: FILLER TUBE DISCONNECTED
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Insert filler tube into the fuel tank rubber hose.

Fig 4: RUBBER AT TANK REMOVAL
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Slide hose clamp into place and tighten.

Fig 5: FILLER TUBE
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Hose clamp in place and tighten.

Fig 6: FILLER TUBE MOUNTING SCREW
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Install filler tube mounting bolt.

Fig 7: VENT LINE REMOVED
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Install Filler tube vent line.

Fig 8: SPLASH SHIELD DR SIDE
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Install the underbody splash shield.

Fig 9: SPLASH SHIELD
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Install the left inner splash shield.
Install the left rear tire.
Lower vehicle.

Fig 10: FILLER TUBE RUBBER AT BODY OPENING
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Filler tube rubber at body opening.
Pull rubber through opening and install to body. Make sure that the sheet metal is in the groove in the rubber.

Fig 11: RETAINING WIRE STARTED
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Start the metal wire retaining wire in the groove on the inside of the filler tube rubber.

Fig 12: RETAINING WIRE REMOVE/INSTALL
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Work wire retaining wire around the rubber.

Fig 13: FILLER TUBE DOOR
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Wire retainer install.
Connect negative battery cable.
Fill fuel tank.