Lincoln Aviator: Fuel Tank and Lines - 3.0L EcoBoost / Removal and Installation - Fuel Lines
Removal
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Disconnect the battery.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
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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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Release the fuel system pressure.
Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00A Fuel System - General Information - 3.0L EcoBoost, General Procedures).
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Remove the quick release couplings and detach the retainer clip.
Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00A Fuel System - General Information - 3.0L EcoBoost, General Procedures).
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Detach the retainer clip.
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Remove the fasteners and Heat shield.
Torque:
89 lb.in (10 Nm)
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Remove the retainer clips and disconnect the electrical connector.
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Remove the quick release couplings and detach the retainer clips.
Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00A Fuel System - General Information - 3.0L EcoBoost, General Procedures).
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the fuel pump sender unit.
Refer to: Fuel Pump and Sender Unit (310-01A Fuel Tank and Lines - 3...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
310-123Locking Ring, Fuel TankTKIT-2004J-FTKIT-2005U-LM
Removal
WARNING:
Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of
any type when working on or near any fuel-related component...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
Remove the rear door window control switch bezel assembly.
Release the locking tabs from the rear door window control switch bezel assembly...
Preliminary Inspection
Visually inspect the CV joints for obvious signs of mechanical damage.
If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is
found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next
step
If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and REFER to Symptom Chart: NVH...