Fuel Tank: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
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 may be present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation steps.
- Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions
- Disconnect the battery. Refer to: BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
- 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.
- Remove the muffler and tailpipe. Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
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- Remove the retainers.
- Remove the nuts and LH air deflector.
Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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- Remove the retainers.
- Remove the nuts and RH air deflector.
Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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NOTE: Wrap the fuel line connector with a shop towel to absorb any residual fuel pressure during the removal of the fuel line.
Disconnect the quick connectors. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling
- Remove the fuel tank heat shield.
Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
- Disconnect the quick connectors and electrical connector. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling
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- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Detach the retainer clips.
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NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.
Remove the bolts and fuel tank from the vehicle.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)