Removal & Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln Navigator, 2002 Lincoln Blackwood, 2002 Ford Pickup, and 2002 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Remove fuel tank skid plate, if equipped. Remove fuel from fuel tank using Tanker (034-00004), connected to rear evaporative emission valve. Rear evaporative emission valve is located on top of fuel tank. Disconnect filler tube and vent hose from fuel tank. Support fuel tank using suitable jack. Remove fuel tank straps. Partially lower fuel tank. Disconnect fuel lines, evaporative hoses and electrical connectors from fuel tank. Remove fuel tank. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Perform after repair procedure. See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE under EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEMS.