Ford Explorer: Fuel System - General Information - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS) / General Procedures - Fuel Tank Draining
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
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292-00004 Fuel Tanker 100 GPM |
Draining
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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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NOTICE:
Only use the specified general equipment.
NOTE:
Be prepared to collect escaping fulid
Loosen the clamp and disconnect the hose. Position the hose aside.
Torque:
28 lb.in (3.2 Nm)
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NOTICE:
Use suitable paper to absorb any escaping fluid.
NOTE:
Some residual fuel may remain in the fuel tank filler pipe. Carefully drain into a suitable container.
Insert the hose from the fuel storage tanker and siphon the fuel through the hose.
Use Special Service Tool: 292-00004
Fuel Tanker 100 GPM.
Pressure release
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation)...
Disconnect
NOTICE:
When reusing liquid or vapor tube connections, make sure to
use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector
retaining clip area before separating from the..
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Knife
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
The fuel filler door assembly is damaged during the removal
process and requires a new fuel filler door assembly installed...
Check
NOTE:
The object used in this system check can be
fabricated using a 9 cm diameter (3 in I.D.) pipe, 100 cm (39 in) in
length (available as Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipe, or similar from a
hardware or plumbing supply.
NOTE:
The following system check should be carried out with the vehicle on a level surface...
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