Sportage 4WD 2Dr L4-2.0L (2002)
Fuel Filler Neck: Service and Repair
INLET PIPE ASSEMBLY
Removal
WARNING: FUEL IS EXPLOSIVE. WHEN WORKING ON FUEL SYSTEM PARTS, MAKE SURE TO SUPPLY ADEQUATE
VENTILATION TO THE WORK AREA. DO NOT SMOKE, AND KEEP SPARKS AND OPEN FLAMES AWAY.
1. Release the fuel inlet filler door catch by actuating the door release handle at the right side of the driver seat on the vehicle floor. This releases the
door and opens it.
2. Remove the filler cap from the inlet pipe assembly located on the vehicle rear right quarter.
3. Remove three screws from the neck portion of the inlet pipe assembly.
4. Remove the nut from the attaching bracket for the neck portion of the inlet pipe assembly.
5. Raise the vehicle on a hydraulic lift to the level where access can be gained at the right rear wheel well.
6. Remove one bolt from the bracket attaching the assembly to the vehicle frame.
7. Remove the attaching bolt holding the inlet pipe assembly to the vapor separator assembly.
8. Loosen and take off the two clamps at the point where the inlet pipe assembly is attached to the hose-joint and to the fuel hose.
9. Remove the inlet pipe assembly and move it to the maintenance area.
Installation
WARNING: FUEL IS EXPLOSIVE. WHEN WORKING ON FUEL SYSTEM PARTS, MAKE SURE TO SUPPLY ADEQUATE
VENTILATION TO THE WORK AREA. DO NOT SMOKE, AND KEEP SPARKS AND OPEN FLAMES AWAY.