Ford Escape: Fuel System - General Information / General Procedures - Fuel System Pressure Check
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
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310-D009
(D95L-7211-A)
Fuel Pressure Test Kit |
Check
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this section,
refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure
to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
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Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety
Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
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Release the fuel system pressure.
Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00C Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
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Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01)
.
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NOTE:
wrap the fuel line connector with a shop towel to
absorb any residual fuel pressure during the removal of the fuel line.
Disconnect the fuel jumper tube-to-fuel rail quick release coupling.
Refer to: Spring Lock Couplings (310-00C Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
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Install the Fuel Pressure Test Kit between the fuel jumper tube and the fuel tube.
Use Special Service Tool: 310-D009
(D95L-7211-A)
Fuel Pressure Test Kit.
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NOTE:
The FPDM
electrical connector was previously disconnected to release the fuel
system pressure and must be reconnected to test the fuel system
pressure.
Reconnect the FPDM electrical connector.
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Connect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01)
.
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NOTE:
Carry out a Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO) visual
inspection for fuel leaks prior to completing the fuel system pressure
test.
NOTE:
After completion of the fuel system pressure test,
open the drain valve on the Fuel Pressure Test Kit and release any
residual fuel into a suitable container prior to removing the tool.
Test the fuel system pressure to make sure it is within
the specified range. For additional information, refer to Specifications
in this section.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
292-00004Fuel Tanker 100 GPM
Draining
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information...
Pressure release
WARNING:
Fuel may remain pressurized in some fuel lines after the
Fuel System Pressure Release procedure. Wear safety gloves and a face
shield when disconnecting pressure lines to avoid skin and eye contact...
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Tie Rod End Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.
Remove the wheel and tire...