Fuel Tank - Vehicles With: FWD

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation steps.

1. 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.

   Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
   

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
   

1. Release the fuel system pressure.
   Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00B Fuel System - General Information - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) - Sigma, General Procedures).
   

1. Drain the fuel tank.
   Refer to: Fuel Tank Draining (310-00B Fuel System - General Information - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) - Sigma, General Procedures).
   

1. Remove the exhaust.
   Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe (309-00B Exhaust System - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) - Sigma, Removal and Installation).
   

1. NOTICE: Do not remove the hose clamp at the fuel tank filler pipe hose to fuel tank connection. The plastic tank is susceptible to damage with over torquing and or multiple re-torques.

   Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00B Fuel System - General Information - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) - Sigma, General Procedures).
   Refer to: Spring Lock Couplings (310-00B Fuel System - General Information - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) - Sigma, General Procedures).
   General Equipment : Powertrain Jack
   General Equipment : Hose Clamp(s)
   Torque :
   1.   4 Nm
   2.   25 Nm

1. Lower the fuel tank far enough to disconnect the electrical connector and vapor lines. Remove the fuel tank.
   Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00B Fuel System - General Information - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) - Sigma, General Procedures).
   General Equipment : Powertrain Jack

Installation

1. NOTE: Prior to installing fuel tank strap bolts, make sure that the vapor lines are positioned correctly on the top of the fuel tank.

   To install, reverse the removal procedure.