Fuel Tank Draining
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Always refer to safety procedures to reduce possibility of injury. See FUEL SYSTEM SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
NOTE:
It will be necessary to adapt Fuel Line Draining Connector (XW4Z-9B376-AA) to Fuel Storage Tanker hose to perform draining procedure.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Relieve fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Release 2 latches at bottom of rear seat and remove rear seat cushion and any insulation padding covering fuel module access covers. Remove Fuel Pump Delivery Module (FPDM) and fuel transfer pump module access covers. See Fig 1.
- Remove Black connector elbows from transfer pump module flange by pressing release tabs on module fitting, turning fuel line slightly and pulling Black fuel line connector elbows straight upward. See Fig 2. Connect fuel line draining connector to fuel storage tanker hose and connect other end of hose to outlet fitting on fuel transfer pump module flange. Siphon fuel until tank side is empty.
- Remove Black connector elbow from fuel tank crossover line from FPDM flange. See Fig 3. Connect fuel line draining connector to fuel storage tanker hose and connect other end of hose to FPDM flange to drain fuel. If directed here for fuel pump removal, return to step 2 under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION under FUEL PUMP MODULE.
CAUTION:
To disconnect fuel line connector from outlet fitting on fuel pump module, carefully press down on fuel line connector while pressing release tabs. Pull straight upward to remove. Failure to follow this procedure could result in damage to fitting or fuel line.
NOTE:
Both sides of fuel tank must be drained individually to ensure all possible fuel is removed from tank.