Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Lincoln Navigator and 2017 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Remove the fuel filler cap slowly. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE:
The upper fuel tank filler pipe assembly is servicable separately from the lower fuel tank filler pipe assembly.
- 1.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting .
- 2.
Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery, Mounting and Cables .
- 3.
Remove the fuel filler door cup bezel. Refer to: Exterior Trim and Ornamentation .
- 5.
- Loosen the hose clamp and disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe hose-to-fuel tank.
- Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe vent tube-to-fuel tank vapor tube assembly quick connect coupling. Refer to: Fuel System General Information .
- 6.
Remove the 2 fuel tank filler pipe support brackets-to-frame bolts and the fuel tank filler pipe assembly.- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).