Mountaineer RWD V6-4.0L (2008)
Explorer/Mountaineer (Part 2)
Exploded View
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
WARNING:
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Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly
flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
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When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by
hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
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Remove the fuel filler cap slowly. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing
sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE: During the repair or replacement of fuel-related components, all liquid and vapor fuel openings must be capped, taped or otherwise
appropriately protected to prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. All caps, tape and other protective materials must be removed prior to
installation.
1. Drain the fuel tank.
2. NOTE: The fuel tank filler pipe hose between the fuel tank filler pipe and the fuel tank is serviceable separately. The fuel tank filler pipe does not
have to be removed from the vehicle to service the fuel tank filler pipe hose.
If necessary, loosen the fuel tank filler pipe hose clamp at the fuel tank and disconnect the hose and remove from the vehicle.
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To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
3. If equipped, open the fuel tank filler cap.
4. Remove the 3 bolts.
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To install, tighten to 1 Nm (9 lb-in).
