Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford RV Cutaway, 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
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 are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
- Remove the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to FUEL TANK AND LINES - GASOLINE AND DIESEL article.
- Remove the fuel vapor vent valves.
- Disconnect the fuel vapor tubes quick connect couplings from the fuel vapor vent valves. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL article.
- Press down and rotate the fuel vapor vent valves counterclockwise and remove from the fuel tank.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Carry out the Evaporative Emission System Leak Test. For additional information, refer to Evaporative Emission System Leak Test in this article.
CAUTION:
The fuel vapor vent valve must be disengaged from the fuel tank before it can be removed. While pressing down, rotate the fuel vapor vent valve counterclockwise to disengage from the fuel tank. Failure to do so can cause damage to the fuel vapor vent valve or the fuel tank.