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Removal And Installation

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WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an 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 may result in serious 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 component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious 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 - GASOLINE AND DIESEL article.
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
  4. Drain the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL article.
  5. Disconnect the fuel pump/fuel level sensor electrical connector.
    6. Fig 1: Midship Fuel Tank Fuel Pump/Fuel Sender Electrical Connector
    GF0012528Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. If connected, disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe hose.

    7. Gasoline engines 

  7. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube quick connect coupling at the rear of the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL article.
    8. Fig 2: Midship Fuel Tank Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Tube Quick Connect Coupling (Gasoline)
    GF0012530Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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  8. Position a suitable jack under the fuel tank.
  9. Remove the nut and the front fuel tank support strap.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  10. Remove the nut and the rear fuel tank support strap.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  11. Partially lower the fuel tank.
    12. NOTE: Gas shown, diesel similar.
  12. Disconnect the fuel supply tube-to-fuel pump spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL article.
    13. Fig 3: Midship Fuel Tank Fuel Tube Push Connect Fitting
    GF0012531Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Gas shown, diesel similar.
  13. Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe vent hose-to-fuel vapor tube quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL article.
    14. Fig 4: Midship Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Vent Tube Quick Connect Coupling
    GF0012532Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Lower the fuel tank.
  15. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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