Ford Escape: Fuel Tank and Lines / Removal and Installation - Fuel Tank
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
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 may be present and may be ignited. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation steps.
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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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Disconnect the battery.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, 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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Drain the fuel tank.
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Remove the muffler and tailpipe.
Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) (309-00C Exhaust System, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the nuts and LH air deflector.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Remove the nuts and RH air deflector.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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NOTE:
Always wrap the fuel line connection with a towel before disconnecting it.
Disconnect the quick connectors.
Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00C Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
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Remove the fuel tank heat shield.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Disconnect the quick connectors and electrical connector.
Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00C Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Detach the retainer clips.
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NOTE:
This step requires the aid of another technician.
Remove the bolts and fuel tank from the vehicle.
Use the General Equipment: Powertrain Jack
Torque:
22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
310-123Locking Ring, Fuel TankTKIT-2004J-FTKIT-2005U-LM
Removal
WARNING:
Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of
any type when working on or near any fuel-related component...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation steps.
Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety
Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation)...
Other information:
Removal
NOTICE:
To prevent damage to the clockspring, make sure the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
NOTICE:
Precise tolerances are required when manufacturing a
steering column. Never install a repaired, rebuilt, aftermarket, or
remanufactured steering column...
Park (P)
This position locks the driveline and
prevents the wheels from turning.
The engine can start with the shifter in this
position.
The electric parking brake could apply if:
You shift to park (P) on a slope.
You shift to park (P) without the brake
pedal fully pressed...