Technical Service Bulletin: Fill Level Limit Valve Replacement

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GROUP MODEL

FUE 2014-2015MY
Sorento (XMa)
NUMBER DATE
033 January 2017

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN


SUBJECT: FILL LEVEL LIMIT VALVE REPLACEMENT
This bulletin provides information related to the fill level limit valve (FLLV) replacement on
some Sorento (XMa) vehicles, produced from December 17, 2012 to December 11, 2014,
which may exhibit a Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) illuminated in the Electronic Control
Module (ECM) with system-related DTC: P0455. To correct this concern, follow the procedure
outlined in this bulletin. Replacement of fuel tank is not necessary.

P0455: Evaporative Emission System-Leak Detected (Large Leak)

Fill Level Limit Valve

File Under: <Fuel>

Circulate To: 
X General Manager 
X Service Manager 
X Parts Manager


X Service Advisors 
X Technicians 
X Body Shop Manager 
X Fleet Repair
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SUBJECT: FILL LEVEL LIMIT VALVE REPLACEMENT

WARNING
Fuel vapors are flammable. Death or serious injury can result if they are ignited.
Make sure there are no open flames or smoking in the area of the repair. Adequate
ventilation is necessary to prevent a build-up of fumes which could ignite, causing
fire or explosion.

Service Procedure:
1. Remove the fuel pump assembly by
referring to “Engine Control / Fuel
System → Fuel Delivery System →
Fuel Pump → Repair Procedures”
chapter in the applicable Workshop
Manual.

 NOTICE
Optimum fuel level to perform
this repair is approximately half
tank or less.

2. Carefully reach through the opening The green-colored FLLV shown is for
(A) of the fuel tank to locate the FLLV demonstration purposes only. Color of
(B). removed FLLV may vary.

WARNING
Use protection against the sharp
edge of the opening (A) to
prevent personal injury.
A
 NOTICE
Click here to watch a video
tutorial of the FLLV removal and
installation.

 NOTICE
The fuel tank shown was
removed from the vehicle and
cut open to expose the FLLV for B
demonstration purposes only.

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SUBJECT: FILL LEVEL LIMIT VALVE REPLACEMENT
3. Align the SST 07300 10200 (C) with
the FLLV retainer (D) and attach it to
the valve until a snap is heard or felt.
Slightly shift the tool side to side to
ensure that it is secured. C D

 NOTICE
When attaching the SST 07300
10200 to the FLLV, be sure to
properly align the SST under the
locking clip (E) on both sides as
shown.

4. Once the SST 07300 10200 is


secured, pull down on the FLLV and
SST to remove.

5. Insert the new FLLV with the guide pin


(F) facing towards the front of the
vehicle.

 NOTICE
Make sure a snap is heard or felt
F
to ensure proper installation of
the FLLV. Failure to do so will
result in a repeat repair.

6. Reinstall all removed components in


the reverse order of removal.
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SUBJECT: FILL LEVEL LIMIT VALVE REPLACEMENT
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Model Production Date Range
Sorento (XMa) December 17, 2012 to December 11, 2014

REQUIRED TOOL:
Tool Name Tool Number Figure

FLLV Remover SST 07300 10200

REQUIRED PART:
Part Name Part Number Figure

Fill Level Limit Valve 31195 4Z000FFF

WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Claim Causal N C Repair Labor Op Op Replacement
Qty. Qty.
Type P/N Code Code Description Code Time P/N

Fill Limit Level


31195 1.0 31195
W 0 B18 ZZ1 Valve 31195F01 1
4Z000 M/H 4Z000FFF
Replacement

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