OEM 2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT Fuel Filler Hose

2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Fuel Filler Hose on the 1500 Series on 2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT?

  A: Starting the 1500 series fuel tank filler pipe replacement process requires cleaning all connections and nearby regions before removing the fuel fill cap. Free the fuel tank filler housing from the vehicle body through torx(R) screw unscrewing and retainer removal. Take off the spare tire stowage lock cylinder together with the spare tire whenever it becomes necessary. Raising the vehicle until it is stable enables workers to remove the rear axle vent hose clip from the fill pipe as well as any necessary air suspension hose attached to the fill pipe. The procedure starts with removing the chassis wiring harness ground bolt and the left rear lamp ground wire and the fill pipe ground strap from the frame. Begin by disconnecting the fuel tank vent line quick connect fitting from the fill pipe line while loosening its fuel fill hose clamp then detach the fuel fill pipe bracket bolts (2,3). Use protective caps to cover all openings on the fuel tank before removing its fuel fill hose. Any time the fill pipe assembly needs replaceable parts the technician should separate components which include the fuel tank filler vent hose , fuel tank fill pipe housing bolts , fuel tank fill pipe housing , fuel tank fill hose , fuel tank fill pipe clip , and several clamps. The installation requires tightness of 2.5 n.m (22 lb in) for the evaporative emission hose clamp and 2.3 n.m (20 lb in) for the fuel tank fill pipe housing bolts. Also use 2.5 n.m (22 lb in) force for the fuel tank fill hose clamp and 2.5 n.m (22 lb in) force for the fuel tank fill hose clamp. Detach the fuel tank caps afterward install the fuel fill hose towards the fuel tank while maintaining correct alignment before tightening the clamp to 2.5 n.m (22 lb in). Install fuel fill pipe bracket bolts (2, 3) at 12 n.m (106 lb in) before connecting the fuel fill pipe vent line to the fuel tank quick connect fitting and positioning the fill pipe ground strap to the left rear lamp ground wire. After inserting the anti-rotation tab properly the rear lamp ground wire as well as ground strap can be reinstalled on the frame and secured by tightening the chassis wiring harness ground bolt to 9 n.m (80 lb in). Refitting the air suspension hose at the fill pipe is required when the rear axle vent hose clip needs replacing. Reuse the fuel tank filler housing by attaching it to body torx(R) screws and retainer while tightening fasteners to 2.3 n.m (20 lb in). After completing the procedure the installer should reattach both the fuel fill cap and the spare tire with its stowage lock cylinder. When these components were removed previously.