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Fuel Tank: Removal

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WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this service information, refer to Safety Warnings in GENERAL INFORMATION . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

  1. 1.

    Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions .

  1. 2.

    With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .

  1. 3.

    Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .

  1. 4.

    Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

  1. 5.

    Drain the fuel tank. Refer to: Fuel Tank Draining .

  1. 6.

    Remove the nuts and position fuel tank heat shield aside.

    Torque

    : 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

GFD63215Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 7.

    Disconnect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) tube assembly-to-fuel tank tube quick release coupling and the fuel tank jumper tube-to-Fuel Pump (FP) assembly quick release coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
GFD63228Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 8.

    Disconnect the fuel vapor tube assembly-to-fuel tank quick release coupling and the vapor tube assembly-to-Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister quick release coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
GFD63229Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 9.

    Loosen the hose clamp and disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe from the fuel tank.
GFD63230Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 10.

    Position the Powertrain Jack under the fuel tank.

    Use the General Equipment: Powertrain Jack

  1. 11.

    Remove and discard the fuel tank strap bolts.

    Torque

    : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

GFD63219Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 12.

    Partially lower the fuel tank for access.

  1. 13.

    Disconnect the Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) sensor electrical connector.
GFD63231Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 14.

    Disconnect the Fuel Pump (FP) module electrical connector.
GFD63232Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 15.

    Lower the fuel tank.
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