S6 V8-4.2L (BBD) (2004)
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Turn locks -arrow- counterclockwise and remove cover -1-
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Remove cover -1- off upward.
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With ignition switched off, disconnect battery Ground (GND) cable -arrow-.
All:
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Thoroughly clean area around fuel filler neck.
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With the fuel filler flap open, loop -1- where available.
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Pry locking collar -arrow- in the rubber cup (around the filler neck) out
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Push rubber cup inward.
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Open fuel filler cap briefly and close again
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Remove heat shield for fuel filler neck above rear muffler -arrows-.
NOTE: For easy access lift rear muffler out of hanger.
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Remove right-rear wheelhousing liner.
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Remove right rear wheel
NOTE: To ease repair process, remove muffler from muffler hangers.
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Remove cover for EVAP canister below spare wheel molding.