Fuel Tank: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford EcoSport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
- Drain the fuel tank. Refer to: Fuel Tank Draining .
- Remove the retainers and the heat shield.
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- Remove the retainers and the plate.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)
- Detach the exhaust from the isolator hangers and position it aside.
- Remove the retainers and the plate.
- Remove the bolts, fasteners and the LH air deflector shield.
Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)
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NOTE: Some residual fuel may remain in the fuel lines after releasing the fuel system pressure. When disconnecting or removing any fuel lines, carefully drain any residual fuel into a suitable container.
- Disconnect the fuel tube quick release coupling and detach the fuel tube routing retaining clip. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
- Detach the parking brake cable routing retainer.
- Disconnect the fuel return tube quick release coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling
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- Disconnect the fuel vapor return tube quick release couplings. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling
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- Position the Jack under the fuel tank and remove the fuel tank strap bolts. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
- Remove the RH fuel tank strap.
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NOTE: Move down the fuel tank approximately 100mm.
Lower the fuel tank enough to gain access to the vapor tubes. Use the General Equipment: Retaining Strap
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- Disconnect the fuel supply tube quick release coupling.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Fully lower the fuel tank.
- Loosen the clamp and remove the hose.
Torque: 35 lb.in (4 Nm)
- Detach the fuel vapor tube from the molded slot in the fuel tank.