Fuel Tank. Removal and Installation

Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Removal

1. 1
   Position the vehicle in NEUTRAL on the lift.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
2. 2
   Relieve the fuel system pressure.
   Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Relief (310-00B Fuel System – General Information) – 1.6 L EcoBoost (132 kW/180 L hp) – Sigma, General Procedures).
3. 3
   Drain the fuel tank.
   Refer to: Draining the Fuel Tank (310-00B Fuel System - General Information). - 1.6 L EcoBoost (132kW/180 L PS) – Sigma, General Procedures).
4. 4
   Remove the rear seat cushion.
   Refer to: Rear Seat Cushion (501-10 Seats, Removal and Installation).
5. 5
   Remove the cover.

   

6. 6
   Disconnect the electrical connector and the fuel line quick-release coupling.
   Refer to: Quick-Release Coupling (310-00B Fuel System - General Information). Information – 1.6 L EcoBoost (132kW/180 L PS) – Sigma, General Procedures).

   

7. 7
   Disconnect the insulators and position them aside from the exhaust pipe.

   

8. 8
   Remove the clips and the shield.

   

9. 9
   • Pinch off the fuel filler hose.
     Use common equipment: Hose clamp(s)

   • Release the clamp and move the fuel filler hose aside.

   • Disconnect the vapor line quick-release coupling and set it aside.
     Refer to: Quick-Release Coupling (310-00B Fuel System - General Information). Information – 1.6 L EcoBoost (132kW/180 L PS) – Sigma, General Procedures).

   

10. 10
    Remove and discard the fuel tank strap bolts.
    Use common equipment: Power jack
    Torque: 18 lb-ft (25 N·m)

    

11. 11
    Lower the fuel tank far enough to disconnect the vapor line. Remove the fuel tank.

    

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.