Fuel Lines: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Lincoln Navigator and 2017 Ford Expedition. 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 are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment 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.
WARNING:
When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting .
- 2.
Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System General Information .
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Disconnect the fuel supply tube-to-fuel rail quick connect coupling. Refer to: Fuel System General Information .
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If equipped, remove the front driveshaft. Refer to: Driveshaft .
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Disconnect the front fuel supply tube-to-fuel tank fuel supply tube quick connect coupling. Refer to: Fuel System General Information .
- 11.NOTE: To prevent selector lever cable damage, do not apply force to the selector lever cable between the manual control lever and the selector lever cable bracket.NOTE: Clean the cable adjustment lock of any debris.
Rotate the cable adjustment lock upward and remove the selector lever cable from the manual control lever.
- 12.NOTE: The selector lever cable is being positioned aside to allow for easier access to the upper transmission bolts.
Remove the selector lever cable bracket bolts, the selector lever cable bracket and position the cable aside.
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- Disconnect the fuel supply line from the bracket at the rear of the transmission housing.
- Remove the fuel supply line.