Ford Ecosport: Fuel System - General Information - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS) / General Procedures - Fuel Tank Draining
Draining
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.
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (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)
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Attach the Fuel Storage Tanker to the fuel drain
tube and drain as much fuel as possible from the Easy Fuel (capless)
fuel tank filler pipe, lowering the fuel level below the fuel tank inlet
spout.
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NOTE:
Some residual fuel may remain in the fuel tank filler pipe. Carefully drain into a suitable container.
Release the clamp and position the fuel filler pipe hose aside.
Torque:
35 lb.in (4 Nm)
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Insert the hose from the fuel tanker and siphon the fuel through the fuel tank inlet spout.
Pressure release
Remove the fuse F65 (fuel pump relay) from the junction box panel.
Start the engine and allow it to idle until the engine stops...
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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Scraper for Straight Edges
Hot Air Gun
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Removal
NOTE:
Roof removed ..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
The original equipment audio unit antenna cable is part of
the wiring harness and cannot be removed. This procedure refers to
replacement of the cable only by overlaying the cable.
Instrument panel audio unit antenna cable
Remove components for access to the instrument panel wi..