Ford Fusion: Fuel Tank and Lines - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4 / Fuel Tank Filler Pipe. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation steps.
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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).
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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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Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
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Drain the fuel tank.
Refer to: Fuel Tank Draining (310-00A Fuel System - General Information - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, General Procedures).
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Remove the rear wheel on the left-hand side.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the nuts.
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Remove the pushpins and position aside rear wheel splash shield aside.
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Remove the screws, the clip and the air deflector.
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Disconnect the vapor tube Quick Release Coupling and remove the bolt.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Release the clamp and disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe from the fuel tank.
Torque:
36 lb.in (4.1 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hose Clamp(s)
Powertrain Jack
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation steps...
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...
Other information:
Inspection
NOTE:
Do not use a caustic cleaning solution or a wire brush to clean the pistons or damage can occur.
Clean and inspect the (1) ring lands, (2) pin bosses,
(3) skirts and the (4) tops of the pistons. If wear marks, scores or
glazing is found on the piston skirt, check for a bent or twisted
connecting rod...
Adjustment
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH shown, RH similar.
All alignments
Check the body to rear door dimensions.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation)...