Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lincoln MKX and 2014 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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:
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.
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.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
- Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
- Disconnect the vapor tube-to-EVAP canister purge valve quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Disconnect the fuel tube-to-fuel injection pump quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Disconnect the fuel pressure sensor electrical connector.
- Unclip the vapor tube and fuel supply tube from the brackets.
- Disconnect the 2 middle-to-rear brake tube fittings.
- Remove the 4 bolts, the 4 trim pins, the 2 push pins, and the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) shield.
- Disconnect the EVAP vapor tube-to-EVAP canister quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Disconnect the EVAP vapor tube assembly-to-EVAP canister quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Remove the fresh air tube.
- Remove the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to FUEL TANK .
- Disconnect the middle brake tube fitting-to-rear brake hose.
- Disconnect the middle brake tube fitting-to-rear brake tube fitting.
- Remove the 2 nuts, 7 bundle retainer clips and remove the fuel supply and EVAP vapor tube assembly.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.