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Fuel Tank - E550: Removal

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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: Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. Before repairing or disconnecting any of the fuel lines or fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spraying of fuel, causing personal injury or a fire hazard.

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Relieve the fuel pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION-GASOLINE & DIESEL .
  3. Drain the fuel from the tank. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION-GASOLINE & DIESEL .
  4. Raise and support the vehicle.
  5. Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe and the filler vent tube from the fuel tank.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Fuel Tank Filler Pipe
    G01540171Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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  6. Disconnect the evaporative emission hose.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Evaporative Emission Hose
    G01540172Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the fuel tank pressure sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01540173Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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  8. Disconnect the fuel tank electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Fuel Tank Electrical Connector
    G01540174Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the hoses from the fuel tank.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Hoses From Fuel Tank
    G01540175Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Position a jack under the fuel tank.
    11. NOTE: Left side shown, right side similar.
    Fig 6: Removing Bolts Of Lower Fuel Tank
    G01540176Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the 12 bolts and lower the fuel tank.
  12. Remove the nuts and the fuel tank straps.
    Fig 7: Removing Nuts Of Fuel Tank Straps
    G01540177Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. If a new fuel tank is being installed, transfer the components as needed.
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