Q: How to Properly Service and Replace the Fuel Filler Hose on Buick LeSabre?
A: The first step for fuel filler tube replacement demands that you drain the Fuel Tank below its Fuel Filler Hose positioning. Pull out the fuel filler cap from its housing after you open the fuel filler door and detach the sealing ring which wraps the fuel filler tube. Open the vehicle by raising it and remove the wheel house opening fuel filler tube cover. The first step involves taking out the bolt which attaches the fuel filler tube ground wire and proceeding to loosen the fuel filler tube hose clamp. The fuel filler tube requires separation from the Fuel Filler Hose yet Fuel Tank removal will be necessary for removing the Fuel Filler Hose. You should first install the Fuel Tank when it was removed during installation work. Position the fuel filler tube within the Fuel Filler Hose and align it properly before tightening the fuel filler tube hose clamp to 3.5 n.m (31 lb in). Set the bolt into the ground wire attached to the fuel filler tube before twisting it to 9 n.m (80 lb in). The wheel house opening fuel filler tube cover should be replaced before lowering the vehicle while you apply the sealing ring around the fuel filler tube. The task concludes with inspecting for leaks while adding fuel through the opening of the fuel filler cap before closing both components.
Q: How to replace the fuel filler hose on Buick Enclave?
A: The procedure starts with smoke and open flame prevention in the workspace followed by negative Battery Cable removal. Begin by unscrewing the fuel fill cap before removing the Fuel Tank fill pipe housing to expose the Fuel Tank fill pipe bolts for draining the fuel. Start by taking out the left rear wheel and after the tire then proceed to remove the left rear wheelhouse liner panel. The vehicle needs the Fuel Tank fill pipe bracket bolt removed to extract the Fuel Tank fill pipe assembly. To break loose the fuel hose connection, first remove the clamp whereas to perform fuel hose removal proceed with release of the clamp. The installation process starts by fitting the Fuel Tank fill hose which should be secured with the Fuel Tank fill hose clamp at a torque value of 3.3 nm (29 lb in) while making sure the tab on the Fuel Tank overlaps the notch in the fill hose. You must connect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister vent rear pipe quick connect fitting to the recirculation line on the Fuel Tank fill pipe while attaching the position and installing the Fuel Tank fill hose to the Fuel Tank. Securely fasten the Fuel Tank fill hose clamp at its Fuel Tank position to 3.3 nm (29 lb in). Afterward install the Fuel Tank fill pipe bracket bolt with proper torque set to 12 nm (106 lb in). After reinstalling the left rear wheelhouse liner panel and left rear wheel with tire the vehicle can be lowered to its normal position. The last installation step involves mounting the Fuel Tank fill pipe housing to its bolts with 2 nm force (18 lb in torque) before securing the fuel fill cap.
Q: How to Ensure Proper Installation of the Fuel Filler Hose on Buick Regal?
A: The replacement process for the Fuel Filler Hose starts with Fuel Tank draining followed by removal of the fuel filler cap. First remove the fuel filler pipe attaching screws that are installed in the fuel filler pocket before raising the vehicle to its optimal height. Begin by unscrewing the clamp from the Fuel Filler Hose at the fuel filler pipe afterward unfasten the underbody fuel filler pipe attaching screw to remove the fuel filler pipe. Installation process starts by adding the fuel filler pipe following service precautions mentioned in the fastener notice. Install the fuel filler pipe attaching screw to the underbody while tightening it to 13 n.m (10 lb ft). Check that the filler hose extends completely over the Fuel Tank port and fuel filler pipe while the clamp sits properly between tank and bead before tightening it to 2.5 n.m (22 lb in). Drop the vehicle until ready before securing the fuel filler pipe attaching screws on the fuel filler pipe access panel by torquing them to 2.5 n.m (22 lb in). To complete the procedure add fuel before reinstalling the fuel fill cap.