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Fuel Tank & Fuel Lines Ford Crown Victoria II

Fuel System 18 illustrations ~829 words

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

ItemSpecification
Lubricants
Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or XG-1-KESA-M1C75-B
Petroleum JellyESW-M1C115-A or ESB-M1C99-A

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DescriptionNm
Fuel tank filler pipe-to-body screws5
Fuel filter and base mounting clamp5
Fuel tank strap bolts35
Fuel tank filler pipe bracket screw5
Fuel pump retaining screws10
Inertia fuel shutoff switch screws2

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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Scheme 177: Fuel Tank and Lines
Scheme 177: Fuel Tank and Lines

The fuel system consists of the following

  1. the fuel tank
  2. the fuel tank filler pipe which contains a restrictor plate to permit only unleaded fuel to be pumped into the fuel tank
  3. a 1/8 turn type fuel tank filler cap
  4. a fuel filter providing filtration to protect the fuel injectors
  5. fuel lines
  6. a fuel pump containing: the electric fuel pump which provides pressurized fuel to the engine the fuel level sensor an inlet filter (sock-type) a check valve which maintains system pressure after the pump is shut off a pressure relief valve for overpressure protection in the event of restricted flow

The fuel pump is controlled by the powertrain control module (PCM) which energizes the fuel pump relay. Electrical power to the pump is provided through the inertia fuel shutoff switch (IFS switch) located in the trunk on the left rear decklid bracket.

Fuel Tank and Lines

Removal

WARNINGDo not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.
WARNINGFuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. Before servicing or disconnecting any of the fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spraying of fuel, causing personal injury or a fire hazard.
WARNINGThe electrical power to the air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. This can be accomplished by turning the air suspension switch located in the luggage compartment on the LH side to the off position. Failure to do so may result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs which may result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.

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  1. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to «FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/fuel-system/#fuel-system-general-information) .
  2. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe. For additional information, REFER to «FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/fuel-system/#fuel-tank-fuel-lines__fuel-tank-filler-pipe) .
  3. Disconnect the fuel pump connector located above the No. 4 crossmember.
  4. Disconnect the push-connect fuel line fittings. For additional information, refer to «FUEL LINE FITTINGS -- PUSH CONNECT»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/fuel-system/#fuel-system-general-information) .
  5. Disconnect the vapor tube from the tee on the RH side of vehicle.
  6. Disconnect the vapor tube from the canister tube.
  7. Position a safety support under the fuel tank.
  8. Remove and discard the nuts, and swing the fuel tank support strap away from the fuel tank.
  9. Lower the fuel tank.
  10. Remove and discard the fuel tank mounting studs.

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  1. Position the fuel tank in the vehicle.
  2. Position the fuel tank support strap, install the new studs and tighten the new stud nuts.
  3. Break off the stud shanks.
  4. Connect the vapor canister tube and install a new clamp.
  5. Connect the vapor tube to the tee. For additional information, refer to «VAPOR TUBE FITTINGS»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/fuel-system/#fuel-system-general-information) .
  6. Connect the push connect fuel line fitting. For additional information, refer to «FUEL LINE FITTINGS -- PUSH CONNECT»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/fuel-system/#fuel-system-general-information) .
  7. Connect the fuel pump connector located above the No. 4 crossmember.
  8. Install the fuel tank filler pipe. For additional information, REFER to «FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/fuel-system/#fuel-tank-fuel-lines__fuel-tank-filler-pipe) .

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Scheme 189: Removal
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  1. Remove the fuel tank. For additional information, REFER to «FUEL TANK»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/fuel-system/#fuel-tank-fuel-lines) .
  2. Disconnect the pressure transducer connector on the top rear corner of the fuel tank.
  3. Clean the area around the fuel pump mounting flange. CAUTION: The fuel pump must be handled carefully to avoid damage to the float arm and the filter.
  4. Remove the bolts and the fuel pump.
  5. Remove and discard the fuel pump mounting gasket.

Installation

  1. Clean the fuel pump mounting flange and the fuel tank mounting surface.
  2. Install a fuel pump mounting gasket on the mounting flange.
  3. Install the fuel pump. Position the fuel pump in the fuel tank. Install the bolts.
  4. Connect the pressure transducer connector on the top rear corner of the fuel tank.
  5. Install the fuel tank. For additional information, REFER to «FUEL TANK»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/fuel-system/#fuel-tank-fuel-lines) .

Fuel Tank Filler Pipe

ItemSpecification
Petroleum JellyESW-M1C115-A or ESB-M1C99-A

MATERIAL CHART

WARNINGDo not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.
WARNINGFuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. Before servicing or disconnecting any of the fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spraying of fuel, causing personal injury or a fire hazard.
WARNINGThe electrical power to the air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. This can be accomplished by turning the air suspension switch located in the luggage compartment on the LH side to the off position. Failure to do so may result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs which may result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information refer to «BATTERY DISCONNECT»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/charging-system/#battery-mounting-and-cables__battery-disconnect) .
  2. Drain the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to «DRAINING»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/fuel-system/#fuel-system-general-information) .
  3. Remove the screws.
  4. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/hoistjack/#jacking-lifting) .
  5. Remove the LH rear wheel and tire assembly.
  6. Disconnect the vapor recirculation tube connector. For additional information, refer to «VAPOR TUBE FITTINGS»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/fuel-system/#fuel-system-general-information) .
  7. Remove the screw.
  8. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe. Slide the fuel tank filler pipe into the tank enough to obtain clearance. Rotate counterclockwise 1/2 turn and remove the fuel tank filler pipe.

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  1. Install the fuel tank filler pipe in the fuel tank.
  2. Install the dogpoint screw.
  3. Connect the vapor recirculation hose.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Install the screws. Attach the strap for the cap at the 4 o'clock position.

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Removal and Installation

WARNINGDo not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.
WARNINGFuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. Before servicing or disconnecting any of the fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spraying of fuel, causing personal injury or a fire hazard.
WARNINGThe electrical power to the air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. This can be accomplished by turning the air suspension switch located in the luggage compartment on the LH side to the off position. Failure to do so may result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs which may result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  2. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to «FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/fuel-system/#fuel-system-general-information) .
  3. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/hoistjack/#jacking-lifting) .
  4. Remove the fuel filter. Disconnect the push release fuel line fittings. For additional information, refer to «FUEL LINE FITTINGS -- PUSH RELEASE CONNECTOR»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/fuel-system/#fuel-system-general-information__fuel-line-fittings-push-release) . Loosen the clamp. Remove the fuel filter.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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  1. Open the luggage compartment door.
  2. Disconnect the inertia fuel shutoff (IFS) switch electrical connector.
  3. Remove the screws and the IFS switch.
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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