Fuel System - Filler Tube is Slightly Out of Position
Classification: FE09-001AReference: NTB09-069A
Date: December 10, 2010
SENTRA; FUEL FILLER TUBE IS SLIGHTLY OUT OF POSITION
This bulletin has been amended. Additional text and a torque specification have been added to the Service Procedure. Discard all previous copies.
APPLIED VEHICLES: 2007 - 2009 Sentra (B16)
IF YOU CONFIRM
The fuel filler tube is slightly out of position because the grommet that holds the top of the fuel filler tube in place is detached from the tube. (NOTE: this condition, should it occur, creates only a slight movement of the tube and does not create a possibility of fuel spillage.)
ACTION
^ Replace the fuel filler tube, fuel filler shield and install a new clip onto the fuel filler shield with the parts listed in Parts Information.
^ Refer to this Service Procedure for removal and installation.
PARTS INFORMATION
CLAIMS INFORMATION
IMPORTANT:
The purpose of "ACTION" (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire Service Procedure as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT:
Refer to all warnings and cautions in the appropriate section of the ESM when servicing fuel related components.
WARNING:
Make sure the fuel level is less than a quarter of a tank before proceeding with this Service Procedure.
1. Place the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Remove RR wheel.
3. Remove fuel filler shield.
4. Pinch the connector at the top and bottom to disconnect the recirculation line.
5. Remove hose clamp.
6. Remove the fuel filler tube.
7. Install new fuel filler tube with bolts to vehicle body and torque to 7.8 - 10.4 Nm (0.93 - 1.06 Kg-m, 5.75 - 7.67 ft-lb).
8. Install new hose clamp.
9. Push the connector on the recirculation line until a "click" sound is heard and it locks into place.
^ Visually confirm that the two tabs are secured.
^ Pull on the tube and connector to make sure they are securely connected.
10. Install the new fuel filler shield:
a. Make sure the hole on the new fuel filler shield is aligned with the hole on the fuel filler tube.
b. Install the new clip onto the hole located on the fuel filler shield. See Figure 5.
^ Make sure the clip fastens the filler tube shield to the filler tube.
C. Install bolts on the fuel filler shield and torque 9.1 Nm (0.93 Kg-m, 6.7 ft-lb).
11. Check to make sure the fuel filler tube stays in place.
12. Install RR wheel in reverse order of removal.