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Transit 2000.5 (01.2000-05.2006)

Fuel System - General Information - Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) - Fuel Line Evacuation Using Recovery Equipment Transit 2000.5 (01/2000-05/2006)
General Procedures

Special Tool(s)

Actuator Cable

310-090 (23-064)

Actuator Cable for 310-090

310-090-01 (23-068-02)

Fuel Vaporizer Evacuation Hose

310-107 (23-068-02)

Connector, fuel line

310-092 (23-065)
General Equipment
Differential pressure meter
LPG recovery and transfer unit
All vehicles
  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:Do not modify the system configuration or components, or install components not specially designed for use with alternative fuels. Ford Motor Company Ltd has specially designed the materials, components and system configuration for alternative fuel vehicles, and each particular system is precisely calibrated for efficient operation. The use of incorrect parts or materials can produce an untested configuration that could result in fire, or cause engine damage. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
    WARNING:
    WARNING:Eye, hand and ear protection are required to be worn during depressurizing or removal and installation of fuel system components. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    WARNING:
    WARNING:Always ground the vehicle and alternative fuel system. High pressure gas escaping can cause static electricity build-up and subsequent sparking. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    WARNING:
    WARNING:Never attempt to tighten or adjust fittings while the system is pressurized. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    WARNING:
    WARNING:All gas lines must be installed prior to reconnecting the battery. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    WARNING:
    WARNING:The evacuating area must be clearly identified with signs warning against smoking and the use of naked lights or flames within the vicinity. There must be no drains or pits where LPG or vapor could accumulate. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
    CAUTION:
    CAUTION:If the alternative fuel system is being disconnected for an extended length of time, cover all open hose fittings and electrical connections to avoid contamination.
    Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    For additional information, refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
    For additional information, refer to: Jacking (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation) /
    Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:Always connect the recovery equipment ground cable to the vehicle before proceeding to the next step. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    Using the LPG recovery and transfer unit connect the ground cable to the vehicle.

  1. Remove the fuel vaporizer blanking plug.

  1. Install the differential pressure meter connector to the fuel vaporizer.

  1. Install the fuel vaporizer evacuation hose special tool to the differential pressure meter connector on the fuel vaporizer.

  1. Tighten the fuel vaporizer evacuation hose special tool retaining clamp.

  1. Connect the fuel vaporizer evacuation hose special tool to the fuel line connector special tool.
  1. Connect the LPG recovery and transfer unit to the fuel line connector special tool.
  1. Lower the vehicle.

  1. Disconnect the air cleaner outlet pipe from the air cleaner and secure it to one side.
Right-hand drive vehicles
  1. Detach the water drain pipe from the body.

  1. Remove the water drain pipe from the water drain panel.
All vehicles
  1. Disconnect the fuel vaporizer solenoid electrical connector.

  1. Install the fuel vaporizer actuator cable special tool to the fuel vaporizer solenoid electrical connector.

  1. Connect the fuel vaporizer actuator cable special tool to the actuator cable special tool.
  1. Connect the actuator cable special tool to an independent 12 volt battery supply and energize the fuel vaporizer solenoid.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
    For additional information, refer to: Jacking (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation) /
    Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:Before the LPG fuel lines are evacuated the fuel line and special tools must be checked for leaks. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    Check the fuel system for leaks.
    For additional information, refer to: Fuel System Leak Test (310-00B Fuel System - General Information - Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG), General Procedures).
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:The LPG recovery equipment must be operated in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
    Using the LPG recovery and transfer unit evacuate the LPG fuel line.
  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:Always disconnect the recovery equipment fuel line from the vehicle before proceeding to the next step. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    Disconnect the LPG recovery and transfer unit from the fuel line connector special tool.
  1. Disconnect the actuator cable special tool from the independent 12 volt battery supply.

  1. Disconnect the fuel vaporizer evacuation hose special tool from the fuel line connector special tool

  1. Loosen the fuel vaporizer evacuation hose special tool retaining clamp.

  1. Remove the fuel vaporizer evacuation hose special tool from the differential pressure meterconnector on the fuel vaporizer.

  1. Remove the differential pressure meter connector from the fuel vaporizer.

  1. Install the fuel vaporizer blanking plug.
  1. Lower the vehicle.

  1. Disconnect the fuel vaporizer actuator cable special tool from the actuator cable special tool.

  1. Remove the fuel vaporizer actuator cable special tool from the fuel vaporizer solenoid electrical connector.

  1. Connect the fuel vaporizer solenoid electrical connector.
Right-hand drive vehicles
  1. Attach the water drain pipe to the water drain panel.

  1. Attach the water drain pipe to the body.
All vehicles
  1. Connect the air cleaner outlet pipe to the air cleaner.
  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:The fuel system differential pressure setting in the fuel vaporizer may have been affected by this procedure. Before the vehicle is tested for normal operation, carry out the fuel system differential pressure check. Failure to follow this instruction may cause premature failure of the fuel vaporizer.
    Check the fuel system differential pressure settings.
    For additional information, refer to: Fuel System Differential Pressure Check (310-00B Fuel System - General Information - Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG), General Procedures).

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