Montego AWD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2005)
WARNING:
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The evaporative emission system contains fuel vapor and condensed fuel vapor. Although not present in large quantities, it still presents
the danger of explosion or fire. Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery to minimize the possibility of an electrical spark
occurring, possibly causing a fire or explosion if fuel vapor or fuel liquid is present in the area. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in personal injury.
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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 components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can
result in personal injury.
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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 component. Highly flammable
mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
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1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Five Hundred, Montego
3. Remove the rear seat lower cushion.
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Release the latches and pull upward on the rear lower seat cushion and remove.
Freestyle
4. Position the 2nd row seats rearward.
5. Remove the 2nd row seat latching brackets.
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Remove the latching bracket bolts.
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To install, tighten to 17 Nm (13 lb-ft).
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Remove the latching brackets.
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6. Remove the fuel pump module access cover.
7. Disconnect the fuel vapor control tube assembly valve quick connect coupling at the fuel pump module.
8. Disconnect the fuel vapor control tube assembly valve electrical connector.
9. Disconnect the fuel vapor control tube assembly valve quick connect coupling at the upper back side of the fuel tank.
10. Disconnect the fuel vapor control tube assembly valve quick connect coupling at the lower front side of the fuel tank.
11. Release the fuel vapor control tube assembly valve from the retainer clips on the side of the fuel tank.
12. Remove the fuel vapor control tube assembly valve.
13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Carry out a leak test. See: Testing and Inspection/Evaporative Emission System Leak Test
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Carry out the evaporative emission repair verification drive cycle. See: Testing and Inspection/Evaporative Emission Repair Verification
Drive Cycle