Lincoln Aviator: Fuel System - General Information - 3.0L EcoBoost / General Procedures - Fuel Tank Draining
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
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292-00004 Fuel Tanker 100 GPM |
Draining
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WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal
injury.
Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
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NOTICE:
Only use the specified general equipment.
NOTE:
Be prepared to collect escaping fulid
Loosen the clamp and disconnect the hose. Position the hose aside.
Torque:
28 lb.in (3.2 Nm)
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NOTICE:
Use suitable paper to absorb any escaping fluid.
NOTE:
Some residual fuel may remain in the fuel tank filler pipe. Carefully drain into a suitable container.
Insert the hose from the fuel storage tanker and siphon the fuel through the hose.
Use Special Service Tool: 292-00004
Fuel Tanker 100 GPM.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
310-D009
(D95L-7211-A)
Fuel Pressure Test Kit
Check
NOTE:
This Fuel System Pressure Check is for the low pressure side of the system...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
310-250Disconnect Tool, Fuel LineTKIT-2012A-FLTKIT-2012A-ROW
Disconnect
NOTICE:
When reusing liquid or vapor tube connectors, make sure to
use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector
retaining clip area before separating from the tube or damage to the
tube or connector retaining clip can occur...
Other information:
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may
result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the
risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash...
Overview
NOTICE:
Do not use leaded fuel in a vehicle equipped with a
catalytic converter. In a vehicle that is continually misfueled, the
lead in the fuel will be deposited in the catalytic converter and
completely blanket the catalyst. Lead reacts with platinum to "poison"
the catalyst...