Ford Explorer: Fuel Tank and Lines - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS) / Removal and Installation - Fuel Lines

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual / Powertrain / Fuel System - General Information / Fuel Tank and Lines - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS) / Removal and Installation - Fuel Lines

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation steps.

Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

Release the fuel system pressure.
Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00A Fuel System - General Information - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), General Procedures).

Remove the quick release couplings and detach the retainer clip.
Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00A Fuel System - General Information - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), General Procedures).

- Remove the nuts and bolts.
  Torque: 55 lb.in (6.2 Nm)
- Remove the retainer and air deflector.

Remove the retainer clips and disconnect the electrical connector.

Remove the quick release couplings and detach the retainer clips.
Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00A Fuel System - General Information - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), General Procedures).

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 310-123Locking Ring, Fuel TankTKIT-2004J-FTKIT-2005U-LM Removal WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame ..

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