Fuel System - Ford TRANSIT 2016.75 Mounting Manual

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3.8 Fuel System

WARNINGS:
Do not cut into the original fuel supply
lines.
Make sure that the modified vehicle
complies with all relevant legal
requirements.
NOTE: Auxiliary Fuel line comes with Fuel Fired
Heater as an orderable option. The Auxiliary Fuel
line is available as a service item.
For vehicles without auxiliary fuel line that require
a fuel supply for applications (for example:
auxiliary heater or fuel fired hand wash facility) it
is advisable to use the auxiliary fuel supply port on
the top of the fuel sender unit located on the top
of the fuel tank as shown in figure E224457.
NOTE: To fit the auxiliary fuel line, the fuel tank
will need to be lowered, see following process:
To lower fuel tank:
• Drain tank.
• Disconnect fuel lines between fuel tank and
urea tank.
• Plug lines to prevent residual fuel from
draining/spilling.
• Remove filler pipe from tank.
• Remove bolts securing the three tank straps.
• Lower the fuel tank to gain access to the top,
see Figure E224457 for fitting auxiliary fuel line.
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Date of Publication: 03/2018
To refit fuel tank:
• Lift fuel tank ensuring not to trap fuel lines and
electrical wires.
• Refit straps, torque bolts to 47.5Nm +/- 7.2Nm.
• Refit filler pipe to tank spud securing hose clip
torque to 3.7Nm +/- 0.6Nm.
• Remove plugs and reconnect fuel lines.
CAUTIONS:
Make sure that sufficient clearance is
maintained for all driving conditions to
all hot and moving components.
Make sure that when the port is cut that
it is smooth with no sharp edges or burrs.
NOTE: The tube and/or line must be routed
independently and secured to the body structure
or to suitable brackets.
NOTE: Ensure that a suitable fuel shut-off is fitted
in any unique system.
NOTE: Do not fasten anything to existing electrical
components, wires or fuel lines.
For additional information
Refer to: 5.1 Body (page 227).
Floor 'Precautionary Drill Zones' Fuel Tank with
UREA.
FORD TRANSIT 2016.75
EU

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