Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V8-4.6L (2008)
Explorer/Mountaineer
5. NOTE: Body panel and fuel door removed for clarity.
Depress the 2 tabs on the fresh air vent tube in the fuel filler door pocket and disconnect the fresh air vent tube from the inner fenderwell.
Explorer/Mountaineer late build vehicles
6. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe upper retainer.
All vehicles
7. Disconnect the fuel filler pipe vapor tube-to-fuel pressure sensor and vapor tube assembly quick connect coupling.
8. Disconnect the rear axle vent hose.
9. Disconnect the dust separator hose.
10. Remove the 2 bolts and the fuel tank filler pipe assembly.
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To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
