2008 Cadillac XLR | Base, Platinum, V | 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
FAQ for Fuel Tank Filler Neck Repair
Q: How to remove the Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Housing?
A:
You should remove the wheelhouse liner panel, the fuel cap and the fuel cap retaining strap fastener, the nut from the fuel door release cable, the fuel filler door, the screws mounting the fuel pocket to the fuel filler neck, the fuel filler neck from the pocket, the screws attaching the fuel pocket to the quarter panel and the fuel pocket.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: What is the recommended torque for the screws mounting the fuel pocket to the fuel filler neck?
A:
The recommended torque is 2 N.m (18 lb in).
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How to install the Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Housing?
A:
You should install the screws attaching the fuel pocket to the quarter panel, the screws mounting the fuel pocket to the fuel filler neck, the nut attaching the fuel door release cable to the pocket, the fuel filler door, and the wheelhouse liner panel.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
FAQ for Other Repair Info
Q: How to remove the Fuel Injector and Fuel Rail?
A:
You should remove the front section of the supercharger inlet duct assembly, the supercharger inlet absolute pressure (SCIAP), the barometric pressure (BARO) and the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensors with the bracket, the front section of the charge air cooler front manifold assembly, the ground wire from the right rear injector rail bolt, the oxygen sensor electrical connector assemblies from the right side fuel rail brackets, the oxygen sensor electrical connector assemblies from the left side fuel rail brackets, the fuel rail attaching studs, the injector lower O-ring seal from the spray tip end of each injector, the retainers from the Fuel Injectors if fuel injector removal is necessary, the fuel injectors from the fuel rail, and the O-ring seals from the fuel injectors.
Q: How to install the Fuel Level Sensor-Right Side?
A:
You should install the Fuel Level Sensor wires to the internal connector in the proper location, and the fuel level sensor to the fuel tank module by sliding it down until the lock tab clicks, and ensure that the wires are in the slot below the sensor and the sensor is installed properly.
Q: How to remove the Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor?
A:
You should remove the right rear wheelhouse liner panel, the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister access cover, and the Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor by carefully prying the sensor out of the fuel tank.