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.
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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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Drain the fuel tank.
Refer to: Fuel Tank Draining (310-00A Fuel System - General Information - 3.0L EcoBoost, General Procedures).
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Remove the drive shaft.
Refer to: Rear Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the bolt and detach the retainer clips. Position the wiring harness aside.
Torque:
106 lb.in (12 Nm)
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Disconnect the electrical connectors.
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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).
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Use transmission jack
Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
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Remove the bolts and lower the fuel tank approx 8 inches.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
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Detach the retainer clip and Lower the fuel tank
another 8 inches approx, to allow access to quick release coupling above
rear subframe.
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Remove the quick release couplings.
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 steps.
Disconnect the battery.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures)...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Removal
WARNING:
When releasing the cooling system pressure, cover the coolant expansion tank cap with a thick cloth.
Loosen the pressure relief cap...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
6.5 mm Drill Bit
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Rivet Gun
Self-Piercing Rivet (SPR) Remover/Installer
Belt Sander
Torx Bit Socket
Hot Air Gun
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B
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Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Removal
WARNING:
Electric vehicles damaged by a crash may have compromised
high voltage safety systems and present a potential high voltage
electrical shock hazard...