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Cougar 1999 (08.1998-01.2001)

Fuel Tank and Lines - Fuel Tank Cougar 1999 (08/1998-01/2001)
Removal and Installation

Materials
Name
Specification
Petroleum Jelly
WSM-M1C226-A
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Removal

WARNING:
WARNING:Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  1. Drain the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to Section  310-00 Fuel System - General Information.

  1. Locally detach the rear seat centre console.

  1. Remove the grommet.

  1. Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section  100-02 Jacking and Lifting.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Fuel supply line connectors are white or are identified by a white band. Fuel return line connectors are red or are identified by a red band.
    Disconnect the fuel supply pipe. For additional information, refer to Section  310-00 Fuel System - General Information.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:When supporting the fuel tank, use a suitable packing material to prevent damage to the underside of the fuel tank.
    Support the fuel tank.

  1. Detach the fuel tank support straps.
  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:When lowering the fuel tank, make sure that excessive strain is not placed on pipes and electrical connectors.
    Partially lower the fuel tank.

  1. Disconnect the fuel filler neck from the fuel tank.

  1. Disconnect the fuel tank breather pipe.

  1. Disconnect the canister purge pipe.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Fuel supply line connectors are white or are identified by a white band. Fuel return line connectors are red or are identified by a red band.
    Disconnect the fuel return pipe.

  1. Remove the fuel tank.

Installation
  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
    CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Lubricate the fuel tank filler pipe bottom end to aid installation and make sure that the fuel tank filler pipe seal in the fuel tank is not damaged during installation of the fuel tank filler pipe.
    To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Using suitable petroleum jelly lubricate the fuel tank filler pipe before inserting it into the fuel tank.

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