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Solenoid - Functions Normally

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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 Manual Lockdown Valve Jackscrew
    G03462106Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Turn in the manual lockdown 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. Disconnect the fuel fill line from the fuel fill valve.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Fuel Fill Line From Fuel Fill Valve
    G03462107Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Connect the Fuel Venting Kit and Adapter to the fuel fill line.
    Fig 3: Connecting Fuel Venting Kit And Adapter To Fuel Fill Line
    G03462108Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: Solenoid diagnostics must be completed on all tank solenoid valves prior to venting.
    NOTE: All fuel tank solenoid valves must be in the locked down position.
    Fig 4: Connecting Grounding Cable To Fuel Fill Line Connection
    G03462109Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the Grounding Cable to the fuel fill line connection.
  6. Connect the Grounding Cable to the ground rod.
    Fig 5: Connecting Grounding Cable To Ground Rod
    G03462110Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Connect the Fuel Filler Neck Venting Kit to the Venting Hose Assembly and Adapter.
    Fig 6: Connecting Fuel Filler Neck Venting Kit To Venting Hose Assembly
    G03462111Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Connect the Fuel Venting Kit to the Fuel Filler Neck Venting Kit.
    Fig 7: Connecting Fuel Venting Kit To Fuel Filler Neck Venting Kit
    G03462112Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Connect the Venting Hose Assembly to the vent stack.
    Fig 8: Connecting Venting Hose Assembly To Vent Stack
    G03462113Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the fuel pump relay from the power distribution box.
  11. Construct a jumper wire from 152 mm (6 inches) of 18 gauge wire and two spade terminal ends.
  12. Jumper the fuel pump relay circuit from Socket 87 to Socket 30.
    Fig 9: Jumper The Fuel Pump Relay Circuit From Socket 87 To Socket 30 IN Power Distribution Box
    G03462114Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Slowly open the manual lockdown valve jackscrew on the fuel tank solenoid valve of the fuel tank to be vented.
  14. 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, "functions normally".
  15. 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.
  16. Close the bleed valve on the venting kit, and observe the gauge pressure. The pressure should be at or near 0 kPa (0 psi).
  17. Repeat the procedure until all affected tanks are vented.
  18. Install the fuel fill line onto the fuel fill valve.
    Fig 10: Installing Fuel Fill Line Onto Fuel Fill Valve
    G03462115Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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