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.
2006.0 Fiesta 1212006 G210057en
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