Ford 1997 Aerostar Workshop Manual page 26

1997 Aerostar/Ranger
Section 10-01: Fuel Tank, Filters, Lines and
Electric Fuel Pump
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Fuel Tank Filler Pipe, Aerostar
Lower Fill Hose
Removal and Installation
1. NOTE: Fuel tank (9002) must be removed before lower fuel tank filler pipe (9034) can be
removed from the fuel tank.
Remove fuel tank as described in this section.
2. Remove clamp which secures lower fuel tank to filler pipe hose (9047) to the fuel tank spud.
3. Pull lower fuel tank filler pipe from fuel tank.
4. For installation, follow removal procedures in reverse order. Tighten fill pipe hose clamp to 3-4 Nm
(27-35 lb-in).
Upper Fill Pipe
Removal and Installation
1. NOTE: Fuel tank must be less than half full before removing upper fuel tank filler pipe.
Drain fuel tank to less than half-full level.
2. Remove three bolts which secure the fuel tank filler pipe to the body side.
3. Loosen clamp that secures the outer fuel tank filler pipe to the lower fuel tank to filler pipe hose.
4. Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe from the lower fuel tank to filler pipe hose.
5. Remove the upper fuel tank filler pipe by pulling the assembly up through the body side.
6. If required, the fuel tank filler cap (9030) may be slipped off the fuel tank filler pipe by pulling on the
tether.
7. For installation, follow removal procedures in reverse order. Tighten clamp securing fuel tank filler
pipe to 3.5-4.5 Nm (31-39 lb-in).
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