How should one service the fuel filler hose while ensuring safety and proper installation on 2003 Ford Focus?

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Safety demands that servicing of the fuel filler hose requires no smoking nor open flame operation due to hazardous vapors inside the hose. The rubber hose from the filler pipe cannot get separate servicing because the installer must put in a new complete filler pipe unit when needed. The first step involves loosening right-hand wheel nuts on the rear of the vehicle while also taking out the fuel filler cap. Position the vehicle in neutral gear on a hoist system then uninstall the right-hand rear wheel along with the splash shield. State-of-the-art tools must be used for the disconnection process of fuel tank vent tubes and filler pipe to prevent damaging the pipes. Make note of where the retaining clamp and clip should go before you reinstall them. First disconnect the canister vent solenoid tube yet keep the solenoid free from damage. The process to remove the fuel filler pipe requires eliminating the tie straps along with its two bolts. To connect the hose, properly position the orientation mark of the fill hose with the fuel tank filler inlet mark before installing a new stainless steel clamp if needed. Reinstall the fuel filler pipe as well as its vent tube retaining clamp with its required clips into their original anvils. At the end of the procedure perform an evaporative emission system leak test through reverse installation steps to verify proper system operation.

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2003 Ford Focus Filler Neck Part Number: 2M5Z-9034-CA

2003 Ford Focus Filler Neck Part Number: 2M5Z-9034-BA

2003 Ford Focus Filler Neck Part Number: 2M5Z-9034-AA

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