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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: 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.
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: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions 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 .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Carefully turn the fuel tank filler cap counterclockwise approximately one-fourth turn until the thread disengages and position aside.
  4. Insert a semi-rigid fuel drain tube (approximately 120-in long) into the fuel tank filler pipe.
    Fig 1: Inserting Semi-Rigid Fuel Drain Tube Into Fuel Tank Filler Pipe
    G06503472Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: If the fuel tank is completely full, this step will lower the fuel level below the fuel tank inlet.
  5. Attach the Fuel Storage Tanker to the fuel drain tube and drain one-eighth of a tank (approximately 3 gallons) of the fuel from a completely full tank.
  6. Remove the 3 fuel tank filler pipe flange retaining screws.
    • To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
  7. Remove the LR wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
  8. Remove the 10 screws, 4 pin-type retainers and the LR splash shield.
    Fig 2: Locating Screws, Pin-Type Retainers And LR Splash Shield
    G06503473Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. NOTE: The fuel tank filler pipe may have some residual fuel remaining in it after draining. Upon disconnecting the fuel tank filler pipe, carefully drain the residual fuel into a suitable container.
  9. Release the clamp and disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe from the fuel tank.
    • To install, tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).
  10. Remove the 2 fuel tank filler pipe bracket bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  11. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe from the vehicle.
  12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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