Fuel Lines: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. 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. Failure to follow these instructions can result in 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 evaporative emissions system contains fuel vapor and condensed fuel vapor. Although not present in large quantities, it still presents the danger of explosion or fire. Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery to minimize the possibility of an electrical spark occurring, and possibly causing a fire or explosion if fuel vapor or liquid fuel are present in the area. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
WARNING:
Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Before repairing or disconnecting any of the fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spraying of fuel, causing personal injury or a fire hazard.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
- Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
- Disconnect the fuel rail-to-fuel supply tube quick connect coupling primary locking tab. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
- Disconnect the remaining fuel supply tube quick connect coupling and remove the fuel supply tube. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
- Disconnect the fuel vapor tube quick connect couplings from the intake manifold and the evaporative emissions (EVAP) canister purge valve and remove the fuel vapor tube. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
- Disconnect the fuel vapor tube quick connect coupling from the EVAP canister purge valve. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
- Disconnect the fuel supply jumper tube quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
- Disconnect the fuel vapor tube quick connect from the EVAP canister. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
- Release the fuel supply and fuel vapor tubes from the frame-mounted retainer clip.
- Unclip the fuel tube retainer clip from the mounting stud to service the fuel supply and vapor tubes as an assembly. The retainer clip will also open to service the tubes individually.
- Remove the fuel supply and fuel vapor tubes from the vehicle.