Ford Fiesta: Fuel Tank and Lines - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – Sigma / Fuel Tank. 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. 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 rear seat cushion.
   Refer to: Rear Seat Cushion (501-10 Seating, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the cover.
   

1. Disconnect the electrical connector and the fuel line quick release coupling.
   Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00B Fuel System - General Information - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – Sigma, General Procedures).
   

1. Disconnect the insulators and position aside the exhaust.
   

1. Remove the retainers and shield.
   

1. • Clamp off the fuel filler pipe hose.
     Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp(s)
   • Release the clamp and position aside the filler pipe hose.
     
   • Disconnect vapor line quick release coupling and position aside.
     Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00B Fuel System - General Information - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – Sigma, General Procedures).
     

1. Remove and discard the fuel tank strap bolts.
   Use the General Equipment: Powertrain Jack
   Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

1. Lower the fuel tank far enough to disconnect the vapor line. Remove the fuel tank.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.