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Fuel System - General Information: Component Locations Ford Flex I

Fuel System 6 illustrations ~287 words

Special Tool(s)

SPECIAL TOOLS DESCRIPTION CHART Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool

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SPECIAL TOOLS DESCRIPTION CHART Adapter, Fuel Pressure Test 310-180 Fuel Pressure Test Kit 310-D009 (D95L-7211A) or equivalent

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WARNINGDo not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNINGDo not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNINGBefore working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
WARNINGAlways disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNINGWhen handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

All vehicles

Pinpoint Test A

A3 All vehicles except Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI)
  1. All vehicles except Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI)
A4 3.5L GTDI vehicles
  1. 3.5L GTDI vehicles
A5 All vehicles
  1. All vehicles
A6 FP
  1. NOTE: The Fuel Pump (FP) control module electrical connector was previously disconnected to release the fuel system pressure and must be reconnected to test the fuel system pressure.
  2. Connect the FP control module electrical connector.

SPECIAL TOOLS DESCRIPTION CHART Fuel Storage Tanker 164-R3202 or equivalent Wrench, Fuel Tank Sender Unit 310-123

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WARNINGDo not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNINGDo not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNINGWhen handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNINGAlways disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNINGBefore working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Pinpoint Test A

A4 FP
  1. NOTE: Clean the FP module connections, couplings, flange surfaces and the immediate surrounding area of any dirt or foreign material.
  2. NOTE: Place absorbent toweling in the immediate surrounding area in case of fuel spillage.
  3. Disconnect the fuel tank jumper tube-to- FP module quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to «QUICK CONNECT COUPLING»(ref-372809-S03482146712010093000000) .
A5 FP

SPECIAL TOOL DESCRIPTION CHART Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool 310-S039 (T90T-9550-S) or equivalent

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