Ford Escape: Fuel System - General Information / General Procedures - Fuel System Pressure Release
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.
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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Remove the following items:
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Start and run the engine at idle.
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Wait until the engine stalls.
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Crank the engine for approximately 5 seconds to release the fuel pressure.
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Install the following items:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
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...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
310-250Disconnect Tool, Fuel LineTKIT-2012A-FLTKIT-2012A-ROW
Disconnect
NOTICE:
When reusing liquid or vapor tube connectors, make sure to
use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector
retaining clip area before separating from the tube or damage to the
tube or connector retaining clip can occur...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055
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Removal
WARNING:
Electric vehicles damaged by a crash may have compr..
Removal
NOTE:
A new HCU is equipped with an ABS module. A new ABS module does not come equipped with an HCU .
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the HCU .
Refer to: Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) - Vehicles With: Vacuum Brake
Booster (206-09 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control,
Removal and Installation).
NOT..