Fuel Tank - Vehicles With: Extended Range Fuel Tank: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Ford Transit-350 HD, 2024 Ford Transit-350, 2024 Ford Transit-250, and 2024 Ford Transit-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation steps.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: JACKING AND LIFTING
- Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect CHARGING SYSTEM - (BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES)
- Drain the fuel tank. Refer to: Fuel Tank Draining .
- Disconnect the quick release couplings and detach the retainer clip. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING
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- Detach the auxiliary fuel line clip from body.
All vehicles
- Support the fuel tank with a transmission jack and remove the fuel tank strap bolts.Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
Torque: 48 Nm
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NOTE: Make sure that no strain is placed on the fuel lines and wiring harnesses.
Lower the fuel tank slowly to access the quick connector and electrical connectors.
All vehicles
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- If equipped, disconnect the auxiliary fuel line. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
- Disconnect the electrical connectors and detach the wiring harness clip.
All vehicles
- Disconnect the electrical connectors and detach the wiring harness clip.
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NOTE: The procedure step requires the aid of the another technician.
Remove the fuel tank.