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

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

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

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. Drain the fuel tank.
   Refer to: Fuel Tank Draining (310-00A Fuel System - General Information - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), General Procedures).
   

1. Remove the drive shaft.
   Refer to: Rear Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the bolt and detach the retainer clips. Position the wiring harness aside.
   Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
   

1. Remove the quick release couplings and fresh air tube from the canister.
   Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00A Fuel System - General Information - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), General Procedures).
   

1. Use transmission jack.
   Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

1. Remove the bolts and lower the fuel tank approx 8 inches.
   Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)

1. • Detach the retainer clip and Lower the fuel tank another 8 inches approx, to allow access to quick release coupling above rear subframe.
     

1. Remove the quick release couplings.
   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.