Tribute 2WD L4-2.3L (2005)
Fuel Tank Vent: All Technical Service Bulletins
Fuel System - Slow Fuel Fill/MIL ON/DTC P0451 Set
Bulletin No.: 01-028/08
Last Issue: 04/16/2008
Subject:
COLD CLIMATE SLOW FUEL FILL - DTC P0451
BULLETIN NOTE
This bulletin supersedes the previous bulletin 01-034/07, issued on 08/03/07. The REPAIR PROCEDURE information has been revised.
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINs
2005-2006 and 2008 Tribute
2008 Tribute Hybrid
DESCRIPTION
Some vehicles may exhibit a slow fuel fill concern during winter/freezing conditions, or a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with Diagnostic Trouble
Code (DTC) P0451 present. The condition may be caused by water/ moisture entering the fuel filler vent line, then freezing.
Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
NOTE:
When performing this procedure (unless it becomes necessary to follow the pinpoint test) it is NOT necessary to:
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Drain any fuel from the fuel tank
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Remove the stone shield from the filler pipe
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Disconnect the filler pipe from the fuel tank
NOTE:
ANY WATER/MOISTURE OR OBSTRUCTIONS IN THE EVAP VENT SYSTEM MUST BE REMOVED.
1.
Verify customer concern.
2.
With vehicle in neutral, safely position it on a hoist.
3.
Remove fuel filler cap.
4.
Remove two (2) upper filler pipe mounting screws. filler pipe mounting screws.
5.
Lift vehicle on hoist.
6.
Remove left rear wheel.
