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310-01C Fuel Tank and Lines - Pickup > < Fuel Filter - 1.8L Endura-DI (Lynx) Diesel

Fiesta 1996 (081995-022002) - 18L Diesel Fuel Return Line Removal and Installation

Fuel Tank and Lines - 1.8L Diesel - Fuel Return Line Fiesta 1996 (08/1995-02/2002)
Removal and Installation

General Equipment
Fuel tank draining equipment

Removal

WARNING:
WARNING:This procedure involves fuel handling. Be prepared for fuel spillage at all times and always observe fuel handling precautions. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:Diesel fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very precise tolerances and fine clearances. It is therefore essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these components. Always fit blanking plugs to any open orifices or pipes.
NOTE:
NOTE:It will be necessary to raise the vehicle in order to carry out this procedure.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

  1. Drain the fuel tank using proprietary fuel tank draining equipment.

  1. Remove the flexible coupling to pinion shaft pinch bolt.

  1. Loosen the flexible coupling to column shaft pinch bolt.
  1. Remove the catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to Section  309-00 Exhaust System.

  1. Partially lower the front crossmember. For additional information, refer to Section  502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System.

  1. Partially lower the fuel tank (refer to procedure contained in this section).
  1. Detach the handbrake cable and the fuel return pipe from the two retaining clips.

  1. Release the supply and return pipes from the five retaining clips.

  1. Disconnect the fuel return pipe from the fuel injection pump return pipe.
    • Fuel return pipe connectors are red or are identified by a red band.

  1. Disconnect the fuel return pipe from the fuel tank.
    • Fuel return pipe connectors are red or are identified by a red band.
  1. Remove the fuel return pipe.

Installation
  1. Refit the components in reverse order.

310-01C Fuel Tank and Lines - Pickup > < Fuel Filter - 1.8L Endura-DI (Lynx) Diesel