Lincoln Aviator: Fuel Tank and Lines - 3.0L EcoBoost / Removal and Installation - Fuel Tank Filler Pipe
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation steps.
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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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Remove the LHR wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the nuts.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Remove the screws.
Torque:
13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)
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Remove the bolt.
Torque:
89 lb.in (10 Nm)
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Remove the LHR wheel liner.
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Loosen both clamps and remove the hose.
Torque:
28 lb.in (3.2 Nm)
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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).
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Detach the clip and position the drain hose aside.
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Remove and dicard the bolts.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Remove bolts and position aside the brake hose.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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Remove and Discard the Fuel Filler Door Assembly.
Refer to: Fuel Filler Door Assembly (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).
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Remove wheel hub nut.
Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
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Support the lower control arm using a jack stand.
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Remove and discard the upper control arm outer bolt and nut.
Torque:
76 lb.ft (103 Nm)
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Remove and discard the lower arm vertical link upper
bolt and position aside the knuckle to allow room to remove the fuel
filler pipe.
Torque:
76 lb.ft (103 Nm)
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Remove the fuel filler pipe by pulling up on the pipe
through the fuel filler door assembly hole and swinging the bottom of
the fuel filler pipe past the subframe.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Transmission Jack
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation steps.
Release the fuel system pressure...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Feeler Gauge
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
NOTE:
Use a Straightedge that is calibrated by the
manufacturer to be flat within 0.005 mm (0.0002 in) per running foot of
length, such as Snap-On® GA438A or equivalent...
The active anti-theft system is designed to
warn you in the event of unauthorized
vehicle entry and is also designed to help
prevent unwanted towing of your vehicle.
You can choose what is monitored by arming
the system in different ways.
The direction indicators flash and the horn
sounds if the system triggers while the alarm
is armed...