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Fuel Tank Filler Pipe: 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. 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.
WARNING: The fuel in the tank may be pressurized. Remove the fuel tank cap slowly. If a hissing sound is heard, wait until the condition stops before removing the fuel tank filler cap. If these precautions are not followed, fuel may spray and cause personal injury.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
  4. Release the fuel tank filler cap and position aside.
  5. Insert a suitable fuel drain tube into the fuel tank filler pipe until it reaches the fuel tank inlet spout.
    6. Fig 1: Draining Fuel
    GF0025523Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Attach the fuel storage tanker to the fuel drain tube and remove any residual fuel remaining in the fuel tank filler pipe.
  7. Remove the 2 fuel filler pipe mounting screws.
  8. Remove the rivets and the fuel tank tube shield.
  9. Remove the remaining fuel filler pipe mounting screw.
  10. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube quick connect coupling from the fuel tank filler tube. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
  11. Detach the fuel vapor vent hose retainer clips.
  12. Disconnect the fuel vapor vent hose from the evaporative emissions canister.
  13. Reposition the clamp and disconnect the fuel filler pipe hose from the fuel tank.
    • Remove the fuel tank filler pipe as a complete assembly.
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