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Removal Procedure

    CAUTION: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution .
    CAUTION: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution .
  1. Remove the fuel filler cap.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Drain the fuel tank below the level of the fuel filler hose. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
  4. Remove the right rear wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  5. Remove the right rear wheelhouse Liner. Refer to Rear Inner Wheelhouse Replacement .
  6. Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .
    7. Fig 1: View Of Quick Connect Fitting, EVAP Line, Fuel Filler Tube & Hose With Clamp
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  7. Remove the filler tube to chassis retaining bolts (6).
  8. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) line (2) from the quick connect fitting (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  9. Remove the retaining hose clamp (4).
  10. Disconnect the fuel filler tube (3) from the fuel filler hose (5).
  11. Maneuver the fuel filler tube (7) and remove from the vehicle.
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