Fuel Tank Filler Pipe - Vehicles With: Midship Fuel Tank: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty and 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Fuel systems will vary in configuration with different wheelbases. Typical application shown.

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 .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
Drain the fuel tank until the fuel level is at or below half of a tank. Refer to: Fuel Tank Draining .
NOTE: Typical application shown.

Remove the cover.

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NOTE: Typical application shown.

Remove the 3 screws from the filler pipe. Position the fuel filler pipe out of the fuel filler opening.

Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

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NOTE: Do not apply open flame to the fuel tank strap bolts, use a magnetic induction tool to heat the fuel tank strap bolts.

NOTE: Use an Induction Innovations MD-700 Mini-Ductor II Magnetic Induction Heater Kit or equivalent.

NOTE: Adhesive is applied to threads on fuel tank strap bolts during manufacture.

Using a magnetic induction tool, apply heat for 20 seconds to each the fuel tank strap bolt to soften the adhesive, following the tool manufacturer's instructions.

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NOTE: Typical application shown.

NOTE: New bolts must be installed.

Using a suitable lifting and lowering tool, support the fuel tank. Heat the fuel tank strap bolts one at a time using a magnetic induction tool. Remove and discard the fuel tank strap bolts using hand tools. Partially lower the fuel tank for access.

Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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NOTE: Typical application shown.

Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe vent tube quick release coupling. Remove the fuel tank. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING

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NOTE: Typical application shown.

Loosen the hose clamp and disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe from the fuel tank. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe.

Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

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