Fuel Lines: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation steps.

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 .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Cables - 3.5L EcoBoost (BM) .
Remove the engine appearance cover retainers, release the engine appearance cover from the rear retainers and then remove the engine appearance cover.
Torque

: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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- If equipped, remove bolts and the splash shield.
  Torque
  
  : 53 lb.in (6 Nm)
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- Separate the fuel supply line from the bracket on the upper transmission bell housing.
- Disconnect the fuel supply line quick release coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
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Release the retainer clip on the rear of the transmission and position aside the fuel supply line.

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- Disconnect the fuel supply line quick connect coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
- Release the retainer clips.
- Remove the fuel supply line from the underside of the vehicle.

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