2007 FORD FIESTA fuel tank removal

31 0-01 -6 Fuel Tank and Lines 31 0-01 -6
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Fuel Tank(23 554 0)
Special Tool(s)
I I Wrench, Sender Unit, Fuel
General Equipment
I Transmission jack I
Removal
All vehicles
WARNINGS:
A Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or
open flame of any type when working on
or near fuel related components. Highly
flammable vapors are always present and
may ignite. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in personal injury.
A This procedure involves fuel handling. Be
prepared for fuel spillage at all times and
always observe fuel handling precautions.
Failure to follow these instructions may
4. Remove the floor panel crossmember. (
5. Detach the exhaust system from the center
exhaust hanger insulator.
result in personal injury.
I
1. Release the fuel system pressure. For 6. N0TE:When detaching the exhaust system
additional information, refer to
allow the system to be supported by the rear
Section
31 0-00 [Fuel System - General
suspension assembly.
Information].
. Detach the exhaust system from the rear 2. Drain the fuel tank. For additional
exhaust hanger insulator.
information, refer to Section
31 0-00 [Fuel
System
- General Information].
3. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional
information, refer to Section
100-02 [Jacking
and Lifting].
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31 0-01 -7 Fuel Tank and Lines 31 0-01 -7
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
7. Remove the exhaust system heat shield. Using
a suitable transmission jack, support
/ the fuel tank.
*' Ac*u~~oN:when removing the fuel tank 10. Remove the fuel tank support strap rear vent and filler pipes, do not use any sharp
edge tools to lever off the pipes. Failure to retaining bolts.
follow this instruction may cause damage to
the pipes.
N0TE:Make note of the positions of the retaining
clamps to make sure they are positioned in exactly
the same positions when installing.
Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe and the
fuel tank vent pipe from the fuel tank.
I I Discard the retaining clamps.
9m ACAUTION:~~~ a suitable packing material
to prevent damage to the underside of the
fuel tank.
11. N0TE:Make note of the positions of the
support straps to make sure they are
positioned in exactly the same positions
when installing (left-hand over right-hand).
Remove the fuel tank support straps.
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31 0-01 -8 Fuel Tank and Lines 31 0-01 -8 -- -
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
All except vehicles with diesel engine All
except vehicles with diesel engine
12. Disconnect the fuel tank vent pipe from the 14.
Disconnect the fuel pump module electrical '
evaporative emission canister. For connector.
additional information, refer to
Section 310-00 [Fuel System
- General
Information].
All vehicles
13' ~CAUTION:W~~~ lowering the fuel tank,
make sure that excessive strain is not
placed on the fuel lines and electrical
connectors.
Partially lower the fuel tank.
Vehicles with diesel engine
15. Disconnect the fuel level sensor electrical
connector.
All vehicles
16. N0TE:Make note of the color of the fuel
lines to make sure they are connected in
exactly the same positions when installing.
Fuel supply line connectors are white or
are identified by a white band. Fuel return
line connectors are red or are identified by
a red band.
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31 0-01 -9 Fuel Tank and Lines 31 Om01 -9
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Disconnect the fuel supply and fuel return All except vehicle with diesel engine
lines from the fuel tank. For additional
I information, refer to Section 310-00 [Fuel 20. Using the special tool, loosen the fuel pump
module locking ring.
System
- General Information].
All exce~t vehicles with diesel engine 21 ACAUTION:M~~~ sure that the float or V
17. Disconnect the evaporative emissions
canister pipe.
-.
Squeeze the clip to release the pipe.
18.
Remove the evaporative emissions canister
from the fuel tank.
All vehicles
19. Remove the fuel tank assembly. arm
are not damaged while removing or
installing the fuel pump module.
Remove the fuel pump module.
I. Remove the locking ring.
2. Remove the O-ring seal.
Discard the O-ring seal.
3. Lift the module from the fuel tank.
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310-01 -1 0 Fuel Tank and Lines 31 0-01-10
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Vehicles with diesel engine Installation
22. Using the special tool, loosen the fuel level WARNINGS: sensor locking ring.
A Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or
open flame of any type when working on
or near fuel related components. Highly
flammable vapors are always present and
may ignite. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in personal injury.
A This procedure involves fuel handling. Be
prepared for fuel spillage at all times and
always observe fuel handling precautions.
Failure to follow these instructions may
result in personal injury.
CAUTIONS:
23m &AUTION:M~~~ sure that the float or
arm are not damaged while removing or
installing the fuel level sensor.
Remove the fuel level sensor.
1. Remove the locking ring.
2. Remove the O-ring seal.
Discard the O-ring seal.
3. Lift the sensor from the fuel tank. Make
sure the fuel lines are connected in
the correct fuel-flow direction. Fuel supply
line connectors are white or are identified
by a white band. Fuel return line
connectors are red or are identified by a
red band.
A Make sure that the fuel supply and fuel
return lines click into place when installing
the lines. To make sure that the fuel lines
are fully seated, pull on the lines.
N0TE:lnstall a new O-ring seal.
N0TE:When installing the fuel tank make sure the
fuel lines do not get kinked or trapped.
N0TE:lnstall new fuel filler and vent pipe retaining
clamps.
N0TE:The fuel filler and vent pipe retaining clamps
must be installed in the same position as removed.
1. N0TE:Make sure that the arrows on the fuel
tank and the fuel pump module or fuel level
sensor are aligned correctly.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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31 0-01 -1 1 Fuel Tank and Lines 31 0-01 -1 1
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Fuel Pump Module(23 534 0)

Removal
I. Remove the fuel pump module.
For additional information, refer to Fuel Tank
- in this section.
Installation
I. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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31 0-01 -1 2 Fuel Tank and Lines 31 0-01-12
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Fuel Tank Filler Pipe(23 572 0)
Removal
WARNINGS:
A Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or
open flame of any type when working on
or near any fuel related components.
Highly flammable vapours are always
present and can ignite. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in personal
injury.
A This procedure involves fuel handling. Be
prepared for fuel spillage at all times and
always observe fuel handling precautions.
Failure to follow these instructions may
result in personal injury.
I. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For
additional information, refer to
Section
41 4-01 [Battery, Mounting and
Cables].
2. Drain the fuel tank. For additional
information, refer to Section
31 0-00 [Fuel
System
- General Information].
3. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional
information, refer to Section
100-02 [Jacking
and Lifting].
4. Remove the left-hand rear fender splash
shield (road wheel shown removed for
clarity).
5. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe upper (.
retaining bolt.
'' &AUTION:W~~~ disconnecting the fuel
tank vent and fuel tank filler pipes, do not
use any sharp edge tools to lever off the
pipes. Failure to follow this instructions may
cause damage to the pipes.
N0TE:Make note of the positions of the retaining
clamps to make sure they are positioned in exactly
the same positions when installing.
Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe and the
fuel tank vent pipe from the fuel tank.
Discard the retaining clamps.
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31 0-01 -1 3 Fuel Tank and Lines 31 0-01 -1 3
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
7. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe lower
retaining bolt and remove the fuel tank filler
i pipe.
Installation
WARNINGS:
A Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or
open flame of any type when working on
or near any fuel related components.
Highly flammable vapours are always
present and can ignite. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in personal
' injury.
A This procedure involves fuel handling. Be
prepared for fuel spillage at all times and
always observe fuel handling precautions.
Failure to follow these instructions may
result in personal injury.
N0TE:lnstall new fuel tank filler pipe and vent pipe
retaining clamps.
N0TE:The fuel tank filler pipe and vent pipe
retaining clamps must be installed in the same
position as removed.
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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