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Fiesta 1996 (08.1995-02.2002)

Fuel Tank and Lines - 1.25L/1.3L/1.4L/1.6L - Fuel Filter Fiesta 1996 (08/1995-02/2002)
Removal and Installation

Removal

WARNING:
WARNING:This procedure involves fuel handling. Be prepared for fuel spillage at all times and always observe fuel handling precautions.
WARNING:
WARNING:Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and can ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section  414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables.
  1. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to Section  310-00 Fuel System - General Information.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section  100-02 Jacking and Lifting.

  1. Disconnect the fuel lines. For additional information, refer to Section  310-00 Fuel System - General Information.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:There is a fuel flow arrow on the fuel filter. Note its direction.
    Remove the fuel filter.

Installation

  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:This procedure involves fuel handling. Be prepared for fuel spillage at all times and always observe fuel handling precautions.
    WARNING:
    WARNING:Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and can ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. It may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn its adaptive strategy.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Make sure the fuel flow arrow on the fuel filter is in the correct direction.
    To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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