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:
Item
Specification
Fuel Tank Capacity - PHEV
11.20
gal (
42.4
L)
Fuel Tank Capacity - HEV
14.20
gal (
53.76
L)
Fuel Pressure
50.8
–62.1
psi (
350
–428
kPa)
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Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Knife
Materials
Name
Specification
Adhesive
WSS-M2G316-B5
Sika® SikaTack® MACH 60 / Sika® SikaTack® MACH 30 / Dow® BETASEAL™ Express
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Sika® Aktivator PRO / Dow® BETAPRIME™ 5504G / Sika® Primer-207
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Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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