Ford Fiesta: Fuel Tank and Lines - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – Sigma / Fuel Tank Filler Pipe. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

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

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. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
   Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
   

1. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe bezel.
   

1. Remove the rear wheel on the left-hand side.
   Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the retainers, pushpins and position aside the splash shield.
   

1. Remove the retainers, clips and the fuel vapor tube assembly.
   Torque: 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)

1. Remove the retainer and the fresh air hose.
   

1. NOTE: Some residual fuel may remain in the fuel tank filler pipe. Carefully drain any residual fuel into a suitable container.

   • Clamp off fuel filler pipe hose, release the clamp and position aside the filler pipe hose.
     Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp(s)
   • Release the clamp and position aside the vapor tube.
     
   • Remove the bolt.
     Torque: 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)

1. Inspect the fuel tank filler pipe bezel and remove the fuel tank filler pipe.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.