LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Ford >> 2000 >> Contour SE, 2.0 3, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 1381 (Fuel Tank & Fuel Lines) >> Removal And Installation >> Fuel Tank Filler Pipe >> Removal and Installation

Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited, resulting in possible 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 components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
WARNING: The electrical power to the air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. This can be accomplished by turning the air suspension switch located in the luggage compartment on the LH side to the OFF position. Failure to do so may result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs which may result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.
    WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Remove the fuel tank filler cap.
  4. Insert a suitable fuel drain tube into the fuel tank filler pipe until it reaches the check valve.
  5. Attach the fuel storage tanker to the fuel drain tube and remove any residual fuel in the fuel tank filler pipe.
    6. CAUTION: Do not damage the retainer ring during removal or the filler cap may not seal.
  6. Remove the 4 outer ring retaining bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
      Fig 1: Removing Outer Ring Retaining Bolts
      G04584947Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the 4 inner pocket retaining bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
      Fig 2: Removing Inner Pocket Retaining Bolts
      G04584948Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the vapor recirculation tube quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Vapor Recirculation Tube Quick Connect Coupling
    G04584949Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. CAUTION: The dogpoint screw has a blunt end and must be used.
    Fig 4: Removing Screw
    G04584950Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the screw.

    To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

  10. Position a suitable lifting device under the fuel tank.
    11. NOTE: Discard old retaining nuts. Do not reuse.
  11. Remove the fuel tank strap retaining nuts and position the straps away from the fuel tank.
    • To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
      Fig 5: Removing Fuel Tank Strap Retaining Nuts
      G04584951Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Partially lower the fuel tank to allow fuel tank filler pipe removal.
  13. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe assembly.
    • Rotate the fuel tank filler pipe counterclockwise 1/2 turn and remove from the fuel tank.
  14. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe grommet and discard.
    • Upon installation, coat with petroleum jelly.
  15. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    16. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
  16. If equipped with fire suppression, repower the system.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals