Focus L4-2.3L VIN Z (2003)
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WARNING:
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DO NOT SMOKE OR CARRY LIGHTED TOBACCO OR OPEN FLAME OF ANY TYPE WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR ANY
FUEL-RELATED COMPONENTS. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE VAPORS ARE ALWAYS PRESENT AND CAN IGNITE. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
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THIS PROCEDURE INVOLVES FUEL HANDLING. BE PREPARED FOR FUEL SPILLAGE AT ALL TIMES AND ALWAYS
OBSERVE FUEL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY.
1. Remove the fuel tank.
CAUTION: The fuel tank pressure sensor electrical connector must be disconnected before lowering the fuel tank. Failure to do so can cause
damage to the fuel tank pressure sensor or the fuel tank.
2. Press down and rotate the fuel tank pressure sensor counterclockwise and remove it from the fuel tank.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Carry out the Leak Test. See: Emission Control Systems/Evaporative Emissions System/Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General
Diagnostics/Evaporative Emission System Leak Test
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Carry out the Evaporative Emission Repair Verification Drive Cycle. See: Emission Control Systems/Evaporative Emissions System/Testing
and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Evaporative Emission Repair Verification Drive Cycle
CAUTION: Directly center the fuel tank pressure sensor above the grommet and apply downward pressure before turning it clockwise. Failure to
do so can cause damage to the fuel tank pressure sensor, the grommet or the fuel tank.
