Ford Fusion: Fuel Tank and Lines - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4 / Fuel Lines. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
-
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal
injury.
Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
-
Remove the Fuel Tank.
Refer to: Fuel Tank (310-01A Fuel Tank and Lines - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).
-
-
Disconnect the brake lines.
Torque:
133 lb.in (15 Nm)
-
Disconnect the electrical connector and fuel line retainer.
-
-
Remove the nuts.
Torque:
33 lb.ft (45 Nm)
-
Remove the bolts.
Torque:
44 lb.ft (60 Nm)
-
NOTE:
Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
Remove the bolt and the cross member.
Torque:
Stage 1:
76 lb.ft (103 Nm)
Stage 2:
270°
-
Disconnect the brake lines.
Torque:
133 lb.in (15 Nm)
-
Remove the engine cover.
-
Remove the Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe.
Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).
-
NOTE:
Some residual fuel may remain in the fuel tubes
after releasing the fuel system pressure. When disconnecting or removing
any fuel tubes, carefully drain any residual fuel into a suitable
container.
Disconnect the quick release couplings.
Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00A Fuel System - General Information - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, General Procedures).
-
-
Disconnect the fuel line retainer.
-
Disconnect and discard the fuel line retainers
attaching to underbody. Remove the fuel lines from the vehicle.
Installation
-
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
-
Bleed the brake system.
Refer to: Brake System Pressure Bleeding (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
Fuel System
NOTICE:
Repairs of the fuel system are to be achieved only by
replacement of the failed component(s). Repair of a fuel system
component should not be attempted...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
310-123Locking Ring, Fuel TankTKIT-2004J-FTKIT-2005U-LM
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Other information:
Acceptable Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
Noise is any undesirable sound, usually unpleasant in nature. Vibration
is any motion, shaking or trembling, that can be felt or seen when an
object moves back and forth or up and down. Harshness is a ride quality
issue where the vehicle's response to the road transmits sharply to the
customer...
WARNING: Do not place objects
or mount equipment on or near the
headliner at the siderail that may come
into contact with a deploying curtain
airbag. Failure to follow these
instructions may increase the risk of
personal injury in the event of a crash...