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Fuel System-General Information: Maintenance Ford Freestyle I

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Fuel Tank Draining

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

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Scheme 19: Fuel Tank Draining
Scheme 19: Fuel Tank Draining
WARNINGDo not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury. Do 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 can result in personal injury. This procedure involves fuel handling. Be prepared for fuel spillage at all times and always observe fuel handling precautions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-255244) .
  2. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to «FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE»(ref-255295-S06081988932007053000000) .
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-255287-S23279756482007053000000) .
  4. Release the fuel tank filler cap and position aside.
  5. Insert a suitable fuel drain tube into the fuel tank filler pipe until it reaches the fuel tank inlet spout.
  6. Attach the fuel storage tanker to the fuel drain tube and remove any residual fuel remaining in the fuel tank filler pipe.
  7. Release the fuel tank filler pipe hose-to-fuel tank inlet spout clamp. To install, tighten to 3 N.m (27 lb-in).
  8. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe hose from the fuel tank inlet spout.
  9. Insert a suitable fuel drain tube into the fuel tank inlet spout.
  10. Attach the fuel storage tanker to the fuel drain tube and drain the fuel from the RH side of the fuel tank.
  11. Remove the rear lower seat cushion. Release the latches and pull upward on the rear lower seat cushion and remove.
  12. Position the second row seats to the forward folded position.
  13. Release the 2 load floor support brackets and position the load floor upward.
  14. Position the third row seats into the load floor.
  15. Remove the 4 load floor support-to-floor pan retaining nuts. To install, tighten to 18 N.m (13 lb-ft).
  16. Remove the 2 load floor support brackets.
  17. Position the rear floor carpet and any padding or insulation covering the fuel level sensor access cover aside.
  18. Remove the fuel level sensor access cover.
  19. Disconnect the fuel level sensor electrical connector.
  20. Clean the surrounding area of the fuel level sensor mounting flange.
  21. Install the special tool and remove the fuel level sensor lock ring.
  22. Carefully position the fuel level sensor aside.
  23. Install a suitable fuel drain tube into the fuel level sensor access hole in the fuel tank.
  24. Completely drain the remaining fuel from the LH side of the fuel tank.

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