Thunderbird V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
1. Perform fuel pressure release procedure.
2. Release fuel tube clip located on dash and release spring lock coupling.
3. Remove tethers which secure the spring lock coupling retainer clips to the fuel tubes.
4. Disconnect spring lock couplings from fuel injection supply manifold and fuel filter outlet.
5. Raise vehicle.
6. Remove RH front fender liner.
7. Remove two screws attaching the plastic retainer/shield to the front side rear member.
8. Disconnect front fuel supply return and vapor tube by disconnecting the push connect at the fuel filter outlet.
9. Disconnect front fuel supply return and vapor tube from the rear fuel supply return and vapor tube by disconnecting the push connect fittings
located rearward of the fuel filter.
10. Disconnect vapor tube from evaporative emissions canister (EVAP canister) and remove two retaining clips in the RH front fender apron.
11. The front fuel supply return and vapor tube can now be removed from the vehicle by pulling the front fuel supply return and vapor tube out
through the front fender apron opening.
INSTALLATION
1. Feed front fuel supply return and vapor tube through the front fender apron opening.
2. Connect front fuel supply return and vapor tube to evaporative emissions canister and install two retaining clips in the front fender apron.
3. Connect front fuel supply return and vapor tube to rear fuel supply return and vapor tube by connecting the push connect fittings located rearward
of fuel filter.
4. Connect front fuel supply return and vapor tube push connect fitting to fuel filter outlet.
5. Install plastic retainer/shield to the front side rear member with two screws.
6. Install front fender liner.
7. Connect spring lock coupling.
8. Lower vehicle.
9. Connect spring lock couplings to fuel injection supply manifold.
10. Install tethers and retainer clips removed in Step 4 of the Removal procedure.
11. Fill fuel tank, start engine and check for leaks.
