Ford Escape: Fuel Tank and Lines / Removal and Installation - Fuel Tank Filler Pipe
Removal
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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Remove the LHR wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the retainers and screws.
Torque:
18 lb.in (2 Nm)
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Remove the retainers.
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Detach the quick connectors.
Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00B Fuel System - General
Information - 2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4, General Procedures).
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Loosen the hose clamp.
Torque:
35 lb.in (4 Nm)
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Detach the clips and position the drain hose aside.
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Remove the bolts.
Torque:
89 lb.in (10 Nm)
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Remove the fuel tank filler pipe from the vehicle.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Powertrain Jack
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...
Other information:
Locating the Body Control Module Fuse Box
Accessing the Body Control Module Fuse Box
Identifying the Fuses in the Body Control Module Fuse Box
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Both United States and Canada
Federal regulations require tire
manufacturers to place
standardized information on the
sidewall of all tires. This
information identifies and
describes the fundamental
characteristics of the tire and also
provides a U.S. DOT Tire
Identification Number for safety
standard certification and in case
of a recall.
Information on P Type Tires
P215/65R15 95H is ..