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Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. 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: 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: 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: 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.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
    3. NOTE: The supplemental refueling adapter is located in the luggage compartment.
    Fig 1: Draining Residual Fuel From Fuel Tank Filler Pipe
    G06261576Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using the supplemental refueling adapter and the Fuel Storage Tanker, drain any residual fuel from the fuel tank filler pipe.
  4. Remove the 3 nuts and the fuel tank filler pipe heat shield.
    • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  5. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube assembly-to-Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
  6. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube assembly from the fuel vapor separator and solenoid assembly.
  7. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube assembly-to-recirculation tube quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
  8. Release the 3 retainer clips.
  9. Install the Powertrain Lift under the fuel tank.
  10. Remove the 4 bolts and the fuel tank straps.
    • To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  11. Partially lower the fuel tank enough to access the fuel tank filler pipe hose clamp.
    12. NOTE: Some residual fuel may remain in the fuel tank filler pipe. When removing the filler pipe, carefully drain the fuel into a suitable container.
  12. Release the clamp and disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe hose from the fuel tank.
    • To install, tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).
  13. Disconnect the Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) sensor electrical connector.
  14. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube assembly-to-fuel tank quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
  15. Remove the fuel vapor tube assembly.
  16. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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