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Fiesta 2002.25 (11.2001-)

Evaporative Emissions - Evaporative Emission Canister—1.25L Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.3L Duratec-8V (Rocam)/1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma) Fiesta 2002.25 (11/2001-)
Removal and Installation

General Equipment
Transmission jack

Removal

WARNING:
WARNING:Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near fuel related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
WARNING:This procedure involves fuel handling. Be prepared for fuel spillage at all times and always observe fuel handling precautions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section  100-02 Jacking and Lifting.

  1. Remove the floor panel crossmember.

  1. Detach the exhaust system from the center exhaust hanger insulator.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:When detaching the exhaust system allow the system to be supported by the rear suspension assembly.
    Detach the exhaust system from the rear exhaust hanger insulator.

  1. Remove the exhaust system heat shield.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Use a suitable packing material to prevent damage to the underside of the fuel tank.
    Using a suitable transmission jack , support the fuel tank.

  1. Remove the fuel tank support strap rear retaining bolts.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Make note of the positions of the support straps to make sure they are positioned in exactly the same positions when installing (left-hand over right-hand).
    Remove the fuel tank support straps.

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

  1. Disconnect the fuel tank vent pipe from the evaporative emission canister. For additional information, refer to Section  310-00 Fuel System - General Information.

  1. Disconnect the back pressure valve from the evaporative emission canister.
    • Hold the cap against the canister and pull the back pressure valve.

  1. Remove the evaporative emissions canister from 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 fuel related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
    WARNING:
    WARNING:This procedure involves fuel handling. Be prepared for fuel spillage at all times and always observe fuel handling precautions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:When installing the fuel tank make sure the fuel lines do not get kinked or trapped.
    To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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