Crown Victoria V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1996)
REMOVAL
1. Drain fuel tank.
2. Remove four screws from the fuel filler housing to fuel tank filler pipe.
3. Shut off air suspension if equipped.
4. Raise vehicle on hoist.
5. Remove the LH rear wheel and tire assembly.
6. Disconnect fuel tank filler pipe sensing hose from fuel tank filler pipe.
7. Remove retaining screw for the fuel tank filler cap.
8. Remove the four retaining screws from the fuel tank filler pipe.
9. Remove the retaining screw from the fuel tank filler pipe retainer.
10. Slide the fuel tank filler pipe into fuel tank until enough clearance with the fender to allow the fuel tank filler pipe to be rotated is gained.
11. Rotate the fuel tank filler pipe and remove through the wheel opening.
INSTALLATION
1. Lubricate the fuel tank grommet with clean engine oil.
NOTE: Make sure that the fuel tank filler pipe retainer is positioned between the locating beads on the fuel tank filler pipe.
2. Slide the fuel tank filler pipe into the fuel tank.
3. Rotate the fuel tank filler pipe into position with the fuel filler housing.
4. Install four retaining screws for fuel tank filler pipe. Tighten to 2.3-3.3 Nm (21-29 lb in).
5. Install retaining screw for the fuel tank filler pipe retainer. Tighten to 6.8-9.2 Nm (61-81 lb in).
6. Connect fuel tank filler pipe sensing tube.
7. Install LH rear wheel and tire assembly.
8. Lower vehicle.
9. Turn on air suspension if required.
10. Install four fuel filler housing retaining screws. Tighten to 2.3-3.3 Nm (21-29 lb in).
11. Refuel vehicle as necessary.
