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Fuel Tank Draining

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SPECIAL TOOL(S) DESCRIPTION

G04684157Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Fuel Storage Tanker
164-R3202 or equivalent
G04684158Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Fuel Draining Hose
310-102
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 Fuel Tank Lock Ring Wrench
310-123
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame 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.
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 components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
WARNING: This procedure involves fuel handling. Be prepared for spillage at all times and always observe fuel handling precautions. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
  1. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Release the fuel tank filler cap and position aside.
    4. CAUTION: Upon removing the special tool, the fitting on the end of the hose can become detained by the one way flapper valve. Carefully remove the hose using a gentle agitating motion to avoid detaching the hose from the fitting.
    NOTE: The special tool must be inserted into the fuel tank filler pipe until the fitting on the end of the hose enters into the fuel tank spout, opening the one way flapper valve.
    Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool Into Fuel Tank Filler Pipe
    G04684160Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Insert the special tool into the fuel tank filler pipe.
    5. NOTE: This step will remove approximately 1/8 tank of the fuel from a completely full fuel tank and the majority of any residual fuel in the fuel tank filler pipe.
  5. Attach the fuel storage tanker to the special tool and remove as much fuel as possible from the fuel tank and fuel tank filler pipe.
  6. Remove the rear seat lower cushion. For additional information, refer to SEATING .
  7. Position the carpet and/or any insulation covering the fuel pump module access cover.
  8. Remove the 4 screws and the fuel pump module access cover.
    Fig 2: Locating Fuel Pump Module Access Cover Screws
    G04684161Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the fuel pump module electrical connector.
  10. Disconnect the fuel supply tube-to-fuel pump module quick connect coupling.
    11. NOTE: Place absorbent pads in the general work area in case of fuel spillage.
    Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool
    G04684162Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Using the special tool, remove the fuel pump module lock ring retainer.
  12. Position the fuel pump module aside and insert the tube from the fuel storage recovery tanker. Completely drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
    Fig 4: Locating Tube
    G04684163Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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