Ford Explorer: 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.

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

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

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

1. 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).
   

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

1. Remove the retainer clips and disconnect the electrical connector.
   

1. 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

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.