Ford 1997 Aerostar Workshop Manual page 20

1997 Aerostar/Ranger
Section 10-01: Fuel Tank, Filters, Lines and
Electric Fuel Pump
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Fuel Tanks
Steel Midship, Aerostar
Removal and Installation
1. NOTE: Make sure fuel tank (9002) is properly supported during removal and installation
procedures.
Drain fuel from fuel tank.
2. Loosen fuel tank filler pipe clamp.
3. Remove fuel tank heat shield (9A032) from vehicle.
4. Support fuel tank.
5. Remove bolt from rear fuel tank support strap (9092) and remove rear fuel tank support strap.
6. Remove bolt from front fuel tank support strap and remove front fuel tank support strap.
7. Partially lower fuel tank to gain access and remove feed and return lines from sender ports. To
disconnect push connect fittings, refer to
8. Remove electrical connector from sender unit.
9. Remove fuel vapor hose from evaporative emission valve (9B593).
10. Lower fuel tank from vehicle.
11. For installation, follow removal procedures in reverse order. The fittings used on 7.9mm (5/16-inch)
nominal diameter nylon tubing use a hairpin clip. Clips should be replaced whenever a connector is
removed. Refer to Push Connect Fittings in this section. Tighten bolts securing fuel tank support
straps to 47-61 Nm (35-45 lb-ft). Tighten screws securing fuel tank heat shield to 3-6 Nm (27-53 lb-
in). Tighten clamp securing fuel tank filler pipe (9034) to 3-4 Nm (27-35 lb-in).
Fuel Tank and Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Installation, Aerostar
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1997 Aerostar, Ranger, Equipped with 2.3L, 3.0L, and 4.0L
Push Connect Fittings
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