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Spring Lock Couplings
Special Tool(s)310-040
Disconnect Tool, Fuel Line
(5/16")
23041
310-137
Disconnect Tool, Fuel Line
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310-D004
Disconnect Tool, Spring Lock
Coupling (3/8" yellow)
23039
310-D005
Disconnect Tool, Spring Lock
Coupling (1/2" green)
23-040
412-038
Disconnect Tool, Spring Lock
Coupling (5/8" black)
34003
412-069
Disconnect Tool, Spring Lock
Coupling (3/4" white)
34002
Materials
Specification
Name
WSS-M2C153-G
Engine Oil - 5W-30
Disconnect
WARNINGS:
Refer to: Petrol and Petrol-Ethanol Fuel
Systems Health and Safety Precautions
(100-00 General Information, Description
and Operation).
NOTE: Fuel supply line connectors are color coded
white. Fuel return line connectors are color coded
red.
1. Release the fuel system pressure
Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release
(310-00 Fuel System - General Information,
General Procedures).
2. Special Tool(s): 310-137
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Quick Release Coupling
General EquipmentFlat-bladed screwdriver
Disconnect
WARNINGS:
Refer to: Petrol and Petrol-Ethanol Fuel
Systems Health and Safety Precautions
(100-00 General Information, Description
and Operation).
NOTE: Fuel supply line connectors are color coded
white. Fuel return line connectors are color coded
red.
1. Release the fuel system pressure
Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release
(310-00 Fuel System - General Information,
General Procedures).
2.
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4.
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5.
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6.
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Fuel Tank Draining
General EquipmentFluid Container
Fuel Tank Draining Equipment
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Activation
CAUTION: If the fuel tank has been filled
with the wrong type of fuel, the engine
must not be started.
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may
contain installation details.
6. Refer to: Petrol and Petrol-Ethanol Fuel
Systems Health and Safety Precautions
(100-00 General Information, Description and
Operation).
7. Refer to: Lifting(100-02 Jacking and Lifting,
Description and Operation).
8. WARNINGS:
Fuel may still be present in the fuel tank
after draining.
Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
CAUTION: Use suitable paper to absorb
any escaping fluid. NOTE:
Make sure that a new component is
installed.
• General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
1. Make sure, that the fuel filler pipe is above the fuel level .
2. Drain the reservoir.
General Equipment: Fuel Tank DrainingEquipment
General Equipment: Fluid Container12
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9. Refer to: Fuel Pump and Sender Unit - 2.5L
Duratec (147kW/200PS) - VI5 (310-01 Fuel
Tank and Lines, Removal and Installation).
10. WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
CAUTION: Use suitable paper to absorb
any escaping fluid.
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Fuel Tank — 2.5L Duratec (147kW/200PS) - VI5
Removal
WARNING: Avoid flames, sparks or lighted
substances.
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may
contain installation details.
1. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect
(414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables,
General Procedures).
4x4
2. Refer to: Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft,
Removal and Installation).
All vehicles
3. Torque: 48Nm
x2x2
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5.Torque: 15Nm
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6.Torque: 15Nm
x4x4
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7.Torque: 15Nm
x4x4
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8.Refer to: Fuel Tank Draining (310-00 Fuel
System - General Information, General
Procedures).
Vehicles with fuel fired booster heater
9.
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11. WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
CAUTION: Use suitable paper to absorb
any escaping fluid.
Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00 Fuel
System - General Information, General
Procedures).
x2x2
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All vehicles
12. WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
CAUTION: Use suitable paper to absorb
any escaping fluid.
Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00 Fuel
System - General Information, General
Procedures).
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13. Torque: 30Nm
x4x4
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14.
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15. WARNING: Be prepared to collectescaping fluids.
CAUTION: Use suitable paper to absorb
any escaping fluid.
x2x2
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Vehicles with fuel fired booster heater
NOTE:This step is only necessary when installing
a new component.
17. WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
CAUTION: Use suitable paper to absorb
any escaping fluid.
Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00 Fuel
System - General Information, General
Procedures).
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All vehicles
NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing
a new component.
18. Refer to: Fuel Pump and Sender Unit - 2.5L
Duratec (147kW/200PS) - VI5 (310-01 Fuel
Tank and Lines, Removal and Installation).
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Fuel Tank Filler Pipe
General EquipmentFluid ContainerGeneral EquipmentFuel Tank Draining Equipment
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Removal
WARNING: Make sure that the fuel tank is
no more than 3/4 full.
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may
contain installation details.
1. Remove the rear wheel on right-hand side.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and
Tires, Removal and Installation).
2. WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.
CAUTION: Use suitable paper to absorb
any escaping fluid.
General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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3. Torque: 10Nm
x2x2
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4. WARNING: Fuel may still be present inthe fuel tank after draining.
1. Make sure, that the fuel filler pipe is abovethe fuel level.
General Equipment: Hose ClampRemover/Installer
2. Drain the reservoir.
General Equipment: Fuel Tank DrainingEquipment
General Equipment: Fluid Container
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Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure. 2. NOTE:
Make sure that a new component is
installed.
1.
NOTE: Make sure that a new clamp is
installed.
NOTE: Make sure that the clamp is installed
to the same orientation as when removed.
General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
2. NOTE: Make sure that a new clamp is
installed.
NOTE: Make sure that the clamp is installed
to the same orientation as when removed.
General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
1
2
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