Fuel Lines: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Ford Escape. 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 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 .
- Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
- 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 .
- Remove the high voltage battery. Refer to: High Voltage Battery - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) .
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NOTE: Always wrap the fuel line connection with a towel before disconnecting it.
Disconnect the quick connectors. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING Refer to: SPRING LOCK COUPLINGS .
- Detach the retainer clip.
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- Remove the retainers.
- Remove the screws and position the RH wheel arch liner aside.
Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
- Remove the RH air deflector.
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- Remove the retainers.
- Remove the screws and position the LH wheel arch liner aside.
Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
- Remove the LH air deflector.
- Remove the nuts and heat shield.
Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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- Disconnect the front brake lines and detach the retainer clip.
Torque: 150 lb.in (17 Nm)
- Disconnect the front brake lines and detach the retainer clip.
- Detach the retainer clips.
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NOTE: Always wrap the fuel line connection with a towel before disconnecting it.
- Remove the quick connectors. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING
- Disconnect the rear brake lines retainers.
Torque: 150 lb.in (17 Nm)
- Detach the fuel tube retainers and remove the fuel lines.