Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford Pickup, 2008 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2008 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Remove the fuel filler cap slowly. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
- Drain the fuel tank until the fuel level is at or below half. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL article.
- Loosen the hose clamps and disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe and fuel tank filler pipe vent hose from the fuel tank.
- Remove the fuel tank filler cap.
- Remove the 3 fuel tank filler pipe upper retaining screws.
- On early build vehicles, install new fuel tank filler pipe retaining screw plastic inserts, if required.
- Remove the fuel filler pipe assembly.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.