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Fiesta 1996 (08.1995-02.2002)

Fuel Tank and Lines - Pickup - Fuel Tank Fiesta 1996 (08/1995-02/2002)
Removal and Installation

General Equipment
Fuel tank draining equipment

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 mixtures are always present and can ignite. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  1. Drain the fuel tank using proprietary fuel tank draining equipment.
  1. Raise the vehicle.

  1. Disconnect the outlet pipe from the fuel filter.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:When disconnecting multiplugs do not pull on the wiring; pull on the multiplug body.
    Disconnect the fuel pump/sender unit multiplug.

  1. Disconnect the fuel tank ground lead.

  1. Disconnect the fuel tank vent pipe from the fuel tank.

  1. Disconnect the evaporative emissions canister vent pipe from the fuel tank vent valve.

  1. Detach the fuel tank vent valve from the retaining bracket.

  1. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe retaining bolt.

  1. Remove the fuel tank heat shield (three nuts).

  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 with a suitable jack.

  1. Remove the fuel tank retaining straps (two bolts).

  1. Disconnect the fuel return pipe from the fuel pump/sender unit.

  1. Detach the fuel filler pipe from the fuel tank.
  1. Remove the fuel tank.

Installation

  1. Refit the components in the reverse order.

Fuel Pump Module > < Fuel Tank and Lines