Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. 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:
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.
- With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Drain the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Disconnect the fill pipe hoses.
- Loosen the fill pipe hose clamps.
- Disconnect the fill pipe hoses from the upper tubes.
- Remove the four nuts (two per tank strap) and remove the skid plate, if equipped.
- Support the fuel tank.
- Remove the bolts and pivot the fuel tank support straps away from the fuel tank.
- Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector.
- Partially lower the fuel tank for access.
- Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector.
- Disconnect the fuel supply line, return line and fuel vapor push-connect fittings at the fuel pump. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Disconnect the vapor line push-connect fitting at the rear of the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Lower the fuel tank.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.