Ford Explorer: Fuel Tank and Lines - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS) / Removal and Installation - Fuel Tank
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation steps.
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Release the fuel system pressure.
Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00A Fuel System - General Information - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), General Procedures).
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Drain the fuel tank.
Refer to: Fuel Tank Draining (310-00A Fuel System - General Information - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), General Procedures).
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Remove the drive shaft.
Refer to: Rear Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the bolt and detach the retainer clips. Position the wiring harness aside.
Torque:
106 lb.in (12 Nm)
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Disconnect the electrical connectors.
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Remove the quick release couplings and fresh air tube from the canister.
Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00A Fuel System - General Information - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), General Procedures).
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Use transmission jack.
Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
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Remove the bolts and lower the fuel tank approx 8 inches.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
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Detach the retainer clip and Lower the fuel tank
another 8 inches approx, to allow access to quick release coupling above
rear subframe.
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Remove the quick release couplings.
Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00A Fuel System - General Information - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), General Procedures).
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 ..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation steps.
Disconnect the battery.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, G..
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the RH loadspace trim panel.
Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the electrical connector...
WARNING: If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged it may not
function.
Note: You should only use tire sealants in roadside emergencies as they
may cause damage to the tire pressure monitoring system sensor.
Note: The tire pressure monitoring system indicator light illuminates when
the spare tire is in use...
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