Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. 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.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT .
- Position the Powertrain Lift under the fuel tank.
- Remove the bolt and position the LH fuel tank strap aside.
- To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
- Partially lower the LH side of the fuel tank enough to access the fuel vapor tube assembly.
- Disconnect the Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) sensor electrical connector.
- Disconnect the fuel vapor tube assembly-to-fuel tank quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to QUICK CONNECT COUPLING .
- Disconnect the fuel vapor tube assembly-to-fuel vapor vent valve quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to QUICK CONNECT COUPLING .
- Remove the fuel vapor tube assembly.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Carry out the Evaporative Emission System Leak Test. For additional information, refer to EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM LEAK TEST .