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Solenoid - Stuck Open

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    NOTE: On vehicles equipped with an extended range fuel tank, the jackscrew can be reached through an access hole in the vapor retaining cover.
    Fig 1: Turning In Manual Lock-Down Valve Jackscrew On Fuel Tank Solenoid Valve(s)
    G02766005Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Turn in the manual lock-down valve jackscrew on the fuel tank solenoid valve(s).
  2. Perform the fuel line venting procedure. For additional information, refer to FUEL LINE EVACUATION .
  3. Connect the Grounding Cable to the ground rod.
    Fig 2: Connecting Grounding Cable To Ground Rod
    G02766006Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Connect the Fuel Filler Neck Venting Kit to the Venting Hose Assembly and Adapter.
    Fig 3: Connecting Fuel Filler Neck Venting Kit To Venting Hose Assembly
    G02766007Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the Venting Hose Assembly to the vent stack.
    Fig 4: Connecting Venting Hose Assembly To Vent Stack
    G02766008Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Slowly open the manual lock-down valve jackscrew on the fuel tank solenoid valve of the fuel tank to be vented.
  7. Observe the gauge pressure of the Fuel Filler Neck Venting Kit. The pressure should be at tank pressure if the fuel tank solenoid valve was identified as, "stuck open".
  8. Slowly open the bleed valve on the venting kit and allow the contents of the fuel tank to vent to the atmosphere. Venting can take in excess of one hour.
  9. Close the bleed valve on the venting kit, and observe the gauge pressure. The pressure should be at or near 0 kPa (0 psi).
  10. Remove the fuel tank solenoid manual lock-down valve.
    Fig 5: Removing Fuel Tank Solenoid Manual Lock-Down Valve
    G02766009Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. WARNING: Make sure the jackscrew in the Manual Override Tool is retracted fully (counterclockwise) prior to installation into the fuel tank solenoid valve. Installation of the override tool in the venting position will cause natural gas to be immediately released.
    Fig 6: Installing Manual Override Tool
    G02766010Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the Manual Override Tool into the fuel tank solenoid of the tank to be vented.
  12. Turn in the override tool jackscrew until fuel flows.
    Fig 7: Turning In Override Tool Jackscrew
    G02766011Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Vent the fuel tank until the fuel flow stops.
  14. Remove the override tool from the fuel tank solenoid valve.
    Fig 8: Removing Override Tool From Fuel Tank Solenoid Valve
    G02766012Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the fuel tank solenoid manual lock-down valve.
    Fig 9: Installing Fuel Tank Solenoid Manual Lock-Down Valve
    G02766013Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Turn in the manual lock-down valve jackscrew on the fuel tank solenoid valve.
    Fig 10: Turning In Manual Lock-Down Valve Jackscrew
    G02766014Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Repeat the procedure until all affected tanks are vented.
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