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Focus 1999 (08.1998-12.2004)

Fuel Tank and Lines - Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) - Fuel Tank Focus 1999 (08/1998-12/2004)
Removal and Installation

General Equipment
Engine Crane

Removal

  1. Open the tailgate and remove the luggage compartment protective floor covering.

  1. Remove the luggage compartment liners.
  1. Evacuate the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to Section  310-00A Fuel System - General Information / 310-00B Fuel System - General Information / 310-00C Fuel System - General Information.

  1. Disconnect the fuel tank electrical connector.

  1. Detach the vent tube from the luggage compartment floor.

  1. Remove the air tight housing cover from the air tight housing.

  1. Disconnect the fuel tank solenoid valve electrical connector.

  1. Disconnect the fuel tank level sensor electrical connector.

  1. Remove the air tight housing cover bracket.

  1. Remove the fuel tank level sensor gauge.

  1. Remove the fuel tank level sensor.
    • Discard the fuel tank level sensor gasket.

  1. Disconnect the fuel tank fuel hose union from the fuel tank solenoid valve.
    • Remove the retaining clip.

  1. Disconnect the fuel tank fuel hose union from the fuel tank one-way valve.
    • Remove the retaining clip.

  1. Remove the air tight housing.

  1. Remove the fuel tank solenoid valve from the fuel tank.

  1. Remove the fuel tank one-way valve from the fuel tank.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section  100-02 Jacking and Lifting.

  1. Remove the fuel tank retaining bolts and washers.
  1. Lower the vehicle.

  1. Using a suitableEngine Crane,remove the fuel tank.

Installation

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Install a new fuel tank level sensor gasket.
    To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:Before the vehicle is tested for normal operation, carry out the fuel system leak test. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    Check the fuel system for leaks. For additional information, refer to Section  310-00A Fuel System - General Information / 310-00B Fuel System - General Information / 310-00C Fuel System - General Information.
  1. Initialize the door window motors. For additional information, refer to Section  501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms.

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