Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
36.
Connect fuel filler and vent hoses to fuel tank.
37.
Refill fuel tank. It may be necessary to refill fuel tank before connecting filler hose.
38.
Lower vehicle.
39.
Connect battery negative cable, then remove memory saver.
40.
Stan and run engine.
41.
Raise vehicle.
42.
Inspect fuel system for leaks.
43.
Lower vehicle.
Explorer/Mountaineer
1.
Install memory saver, then disconnect battery negative cable.
2.
Remove fuel system pressure as follows:
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Remove schrader valve cap and attach EFI/CFI fuel pressure gauge.
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Slowly open manual valve on fuel pressure gauge to relieve fuel system pressure.
3.
Raise and support vehicle.
4.
Remove skid plate retaining bolts, then the skid plate.
5.
Completely drain fuel tank. It may be necessary to disconnect fuel filler hose to drain fuel tank.
6.
Support fuel tank with adjustable jack.
7.
Disconnect fuel filler and vent hoses from fuel tank.
8.
Remove fuel tank strap retaining bolt.
9.
Remove fuel tank-to-front support bracket retaining bolts.
10.
Slightly lower fuel tank. Push fuel tank back until lip of tank clears support bracket.
