Fusion FWD V6-3.5L (2010)
Fuel Filler Hose: Service and Repair
Fuel Tank Filler Pipe
Fuel Tank Filler Pipe - Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
Removal and Installation
WARNING: 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.
WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment 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.
WARNING: Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent
accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or
fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious personal injury.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.
3. NOTE: The supplemental refueling adapter is located in the luggage compartment.
Install the supplemental refueling adapter and a length of semi-rigid fuel drain tube into the Easy Fuel(TM) (capless) fuel tank filler pipe.
4. Attach the Fuel Storage Tanker to the fuel drain tube and remove any residual fuel in the fuel tank filler pipe.
5. Remove the LR wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires.
6. Remove the 3 rivets, 6 pin-type retainers and the LR splash shield.
7. Remove the 3 nuts and the fuel tank filler pipe heat shield.
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To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
8. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe bolt and nut.
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To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
9. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube assembly-to-fuel tank filler pipe recirculation tube quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to Fuel
Delivery and Air Induction.
10. Remove the information bezel.
