OEM 2001 Cadillac DeVille Fuel Filler Hose

2001 Cadillac DeVille Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Replace a Fuel Filler Hose on 2001 Cadillac DeVille?

  A: One must drain fuel from the tank until the hose sits lower than the filler opening for installing a new Fuel Filler Hose. You should raise the vehicle while simultaneously disconnecting the wheel house filler pipe opening cover . The procedure starts with unridding both the Fuel Tank filler pipe ground wire bolt and the fuel filler pipe clamp before uninstalling the fuel filler pipe . The first step for installation involves mounting the fuel filler pipe while strictly adhering to the fastener notice in service precautions. Attach the fuel filler pipe clamp followed by tightening it to 4.2 n.m (37 lb in). Secure the Fuel Tank filler pipe ground wire attaching bolt at 9 n.m torque value (80 lb in). Install the wheelhouse filler pipe opening cover on the vehicle then lower it before refueling the tank. Connect the negative Battery Cable after installing both the Fuel Tank filler pipe cap. Run this test by first keeping the ignition on for two seconds followed by turning off the ignition for 10 seconds before repeating the turning on process to verify Fuel Tank leaks. As the last step install the fuel injector sight shield.