Q: How to replace the fuel filler hose on Cadillac CTS?
A: Start your Fuel Filler Hose replacement by detaching the fuel filler cap then draining your Fuel Tank under the Fuel Filler Hose position. First eliminate the bolts that connect the body to the fuel filler tube and afterward detach the right rear wheel and right rear wheelhouse liner. Proceed by unbolting the fuel filler tube brace bolt then separate the Fuel Filler Hose from the Fuel Tank and disconnect the filler vent tube from the evaporative emission (EVAP) hose. The removal process of the fuel filler tube must be started after all previous steps are finished. Position the fuel filler tube before connecting the filler hose to the Fuel Tank while tightening the fuel filler tube hose clamp to 3.5 n.m (31 lb in). Begin by attaching the filler vent tube to its correct position on the evap hose then add the fuel filler tube brace bolt which should be tightened to 9 n.m (80 lb in) before utilizing bolts to fix the fuel filler tube to the body at 3.5 n.m (31 lb in). As a final step the installation process includes installing the right rear wheelhouse liner and right rear wheel followed by fuel addition to the tank then leak inspection and a final installation of the fuel filler cap.
Q: How to replace the Fuel Filler Hose in a single tank system on Cadillac Escalade?
A: A single tank system needs a Fuel Filler Hose replacement process which starts with cleaning fuel pipe and hose connections and the adjacent areas to avoid contamination. Start the hose replacement by draining fuel from the tank until it reaches the bottom of the filling tube. Lower the vehicle to remove the spare tire. Then execute the removal of the fuel fill pipe housing to fuel fill pipe bolts followed by raising the vehicle once again. Separate the fuel fill pipe ground strap and rear axle vent hose from their retainer which holds the fuel fill pipe whenever they are present. The installation requires users to loosen the fuel vent hose to Fuel Tank clamp and the fuel fill hose to Fuel Tank clamp. You should disconnect the fuel fill pipe bracket bolt before removing the fuel fill and vent hoses from the Fuel Tank then take off the fuel fill and vent pipe hose assembly but cap the open Fuel Tank end. During installation the technician must uncap the Fuel Tank before attaching the fuel fill and vent pipe hose assembly while tightening the vent hose clamp and the fuel fill pipe clamp to 2.5 n.m (22 lb in). Fasten the fuel fill pipe bracket bolt with a torque of 12 n.m using 106 lb in of force. Secure the fuel fill pipe ground strap by tightening its bolt to 9 n.m (80 lb in). The rear axle vent hose should be connected to the fuel fill pipe retainer when applicable before installing the spare tire followed by lowering the vehicle. To finish the installation you should mount the fuel fill pipe housing to its bolts while setting torque to 2.3 n.m (20 lb in). After that refill the fuel system and secure the fuel filler cap.
Q: How to Replace a Fuel Filler Hose on Cadillac XLR?
A: The first step for Fuel Filler Hose replacement involves taking off the fuel filler cap together with the left rear wheelhouse liner panel. You should disconnect both the fuel fill hose and vent hose from the fuel tank fill and vent pipe before applying caps to their open ends. Begin by unplugging the fuel system ground strap then take out the fuel tank fill and vent pipe from its placement in the fuel filler pocket. Begin installing the fuel tank fill and vent pipe by placing it inside the fuel filler pocket before tightening bolt thread to 3.5 nm (31 lb in). Secure the fuel fill pipe ground strap by tightening its bolt to 4.0 nm (35 lb in). Connect the vent hose to the fuel tank fill pipe through the opened fuel fill hose by tightening clamps to 3.5 nm (31 lb in). Put in place the left rear wheelhouse liner panel and the fuel filler cap as the final step.