Lincoln Aviator: Fuel Tank and Lines - 3.0L EcoBoost / Removal and Installation - Fuel Tank
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation steps.
-
Release the fuel system pressure.
Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00A Fuel System - General Information - 3.0L EcoBoost, General Procedures).
-
Drain the fuel tank.
Refer to: Fuel Tank Draining (310-00A Fuel System - General Information - 3.0L EcoBoost, General Procedures).
-
Remove the drive shaft.
Refer to: Rear Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).
-
Remove the bolt and detach the retainer clips. Position the wiring harness aside.
Torque:
106 lb.in (12 Nm)
-
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
-
Remove the quick release couplings and fresh air tube from the canister.
Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00A Fuel System - General Information - 3.0L EcoBoost, General Procedures).
-
Use transmission jack
Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
-
Remove the bolts and lower the fuel tank approx 8 inches.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
-
-
Detach the retainer clip and Lower the fuel tank
another 8 inches approx, to allow access to quick release coupling above
rear subframe.
-
Remove the quick release couplings.
Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00A Fuel System - General Information - 3.0L EcoBoost, General Procedures).
Installation
-
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation steps.
Disconnect the battery.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures)...
Other information:
If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30
days or more, read the following
maintenance recommendations to make sure
your vehicle stays in good operating
condition.
We engineer and test all motor vehicles and
their components for reliable, regular driving...
..