Ford Escape: Evaporative Emissions / Removal and Installation - Fuel Tank Isolation Valve - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
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.
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 may be 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 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 details.
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting - 2.5L Duratec – Hybrid (121kW/164PS) (BG))
.
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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect - Full Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (FHEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) (414-01)
.
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Remove the fasteners.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Remove the fasteners.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Disconnect the electrical connector and retainer.
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Disconnect the quick release coupling.
Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00 Fuel System -
General Information - 2.5L Duratec – Hybrid (121kW/164PS) (BG))
.
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Disconnect the quick release couplings.
Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00 Fuel System -
General Information - 2.5L Duratec – Hybrid (121kW/164PS) (BG))
.
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Remove the isolation valve.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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:
Removal
NOTE:
RH side shown, LH side similar.
Remove the rear wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
Remove the screw.
Torque:
17 lb.in (1.9 Nm)
Remove the push pins and position aside the rear wheel arch liner.
Remove the active park assist sensor.
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Audio System Precautions
WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the
safe operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voic..