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Fuel Cap Tether Too Short to Hook on Fuel Door While Fueling Vehicle (Install Fuel Filler Housing and Cap)

Subject:Fuel Cap Tether Too Short to Hook On Fuel Door While Fueling Vehicle (Install Fuel Filler Housing and Cap)

Models:2004-2005 Cadillac Escalade Models
2004-2005 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe Models
2004-2005 GMC Sierra, Yukon Models



This bulletin is being revised to correct the fuel filler cap P/N.


P/N 15225006 is released for 2006 and 2007 model year vehicles only. The correct fuel cap for the 2004 and 2005 model year is P/N 15225005. Dealers who currently have P/N 15225006 on order (possibly back-ordered) for this concern should cancel their order and re-order P/N 15225005.


Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 05-06-04-043 (Section 06 -- Engine/Propulsion System).


Built Prior to the following VIN Breakpoints:

Plant

Plant Code

VIN Breakpoint

Arlington, TX

VIN Code R

5R230316

Flint, MI

VIN Code F

5F922638

Fort Wayne, IN

VIN Code Z

4Z279906

Janesville, WI

VIN Code J (GMC)

VIN Code J (Chevy)

5J226244

5J226273

Oshawa, ON

VIN Code 1

51302641

Pontiac, MI

VIN Code E

5E274724

Silao, MX

VIN Code G

5G234433

Toluca, MX

VIN Code M

5M116355

Condition

Some customers may comment that the fuel cap tether is too short to hook on the fuel door while fueling the vehicle.

Cause

The existing fuel cap tether is too short.

The existing fuel filler housing elongated hole is too small to accommodate the new fuel cap tether.

Correction

    Important: Clean the fuel filler cap and surrounding areas prior to removing the fuel filler housing in order to avoid possible contamination.

  1. Remove the fuel fill cap.

  2. Object Number: 300318  Size: SH
  3. Remove the fuel tank filler housing to fuel tank fill pipe screws.

  4. Object Number: 853731  Size: SH
  5. Remove the fuel tank filler housing to body TORX® screws (1) and retainer (2).
  6. Important: It is NOT necessary to raise the vehicle in order to remove and/or install the fuel filler housing.

  7. Remove the fuel filler housing from under the vehicle.
  8. Install the new fuel filler housing, P/N 15289921, from under the vehicle.
  9. Install the fuel tank filler housing to fuel tank fill pipe screws.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2.3 N·m (20 lb in).

  11. Install the fuel tank filler housing to body TORX® screws and retainer.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2.3 N·m (20 lb in).

    Important: The new fuel cap, P/N 15225005 , tether strap installs in the elongated hole in the fuel filler housing. DO NOT install the new fuel cap tether in the round hole in the fuel filler housing.

  13. Install the new fuel cap, P/N 15225005 , tether strap in the elongated hole in the fuel filler housing.
  14. Install the fuel fill cap on the filler pipe and tighten until the cap clicks.

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

Qty

15225005

Cap, Fuel Filler

1

15289921

Housing, Fuel Filler

1

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

B9753*

Install Fuel Filler Housing and Cap

0.2 hr

*This labor operation is for bulletin use only.