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Removal and Installation

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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.

    All vehicles 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Release the fuel pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  4. Drain the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  5. Disconnect the fuel pump/fuel sender electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Fuel Pump/Fuel Sender Electrical Connector
    G03889789Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe hose.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Hose
    G03889790Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    7. Gasoline only 

  7. Disconnect the evaporative emissions (EVAP) tube connector.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Tube Connector
    G03889791Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    8. All vehicles 

  8. Position the jack under the fuel tank.
    Fig 4: Lowering Fuel Tank
    G03889792Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the nut and the front fuel tank support strap.
    Fig 5: Removing Nut Of Front Fuel Tank Support Strap
    G03889793Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the nut and the rear fuel tank support strap.
    Fig 6: Removing Nut Of Rear Fuel Tank Support Strap
    G03889794Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Partially lower the fuel tank.
    Fig 7: Lowering Fuel Tank
    G03889792Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Disconnect the fuel tube spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Fuel Tube Spring Lock Coupling
    G03889796Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    13. Gasoline only 

  13. Disconnect the fuel tank vent tube connector.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Fuel Tank Vent Tube Connector
    G03889797Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Lower the fuel tank.
    Fig 10: Lowering Fuel Tank
    G03889792Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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