Ford Explorer: Evaporative Emissions - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS) / Removal and Installation - Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor and Tube

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

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

1. Disconnect the battery.
   Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
   

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 muffler and tailpipe.
   Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe (309-00A Exhaust System - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), Removal and Installation).
   

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

1. Remove the retainers and position the air deflector aside.
   

1. • Remove the nuts.
     Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
   • Remove the bolts.
     Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
   • Remove the heat shield.
     

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

1. Remove the bolts and the fuel tank.
   Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
   Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)

1. • Disconnect the electical connector and quick release coupling.
     
   • Detach the clip and postion the fuel outlet hose aside.
     

1. Remove the push pin retainers and the fuel tank shield.
   

1. Remove the fuel tank insulator.
   

1. • Disconnect the electrical connector.
     
   • Disconnect the quick release coupling and remove the fuel tank pressure sensor and tube.
     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.