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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.
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16.
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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 Level Sensor — 2.5L Duratec (147kW/200PS) - VI5
Removal
1.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
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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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Fuel Filler Nozzle Inhibitor
Removal
WARNING: Avoid flames, sparks or lighted
substances.1.
Refer to: Petrol and Petrol-Ethanol Fuel
Systems Health and Safety Precautions
(100-00 General Information, Description and
Operation).
2.
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3.
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4.Install the special tool(s) (supplied in the parts
kit).
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5.Turn until resistance is felt.
1.
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Installation
1. NOTE:Make sure that a new component is
1. installed.
2. Turn until resistance is felt.
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