OEM 2009 Ford Flex Fuel Filler Hose

2009 Ford Flex Fuel Filler Hose Parts Q&A

• Q: What safety precautions should be taken when servicing the fuel filler hose and fuel tank filler pipe on 2009 Ford Flex?

  A: You need to protect yourself by staying away from smoking or using lighted tobacco products or opening flames when servicing the fuel filler hose and fuel tank filler pipe since these components have highly flammable mixtures that can easily start fires which cause significant injuries. Anyone using electronic gadgets must place them out of reach while these procedures take place. The necessary precautions for fuel handling need to be followed while the vehicle owner should be prepared to handle possible fuel spills that can be triggered by hot vehicle components. The initial step demands disconnecting the ground cable from the battery to stop any ignition sequences. Place the vehicle into neutral position on a hoist then remove the right-hand rear wheel together with its tire. Three screws and seven scrivets together with three pushpins need to be removed to detach the right-hand rear fender splash shield. The fuel tank filler pipe has residual fuel which you must drain into a proper container when working. Safely detach the fuel tank filler pipe hose from the fuel tank after clamping its release while tightening it to 3 Nm (27 lb-in) upon reinstallation. The service requires disconnecting the EVAP canister fresh air hose from the fuel tank filler pipe fresh air hose followed by removing the fuel vapor tube assembly from the fuel tank filler pipe recirculation tube quick connect coupling. It is essential to remove the fuel tank filler pipe bracket bolt but it requires 9 Nm (80 lb-in) torque when reinstalling. The technician should first dismantle the fuel tank filler pipe fresh air hose from the fuel fill door cup bezel before removing the fuel tank filler pipe information bezel and assembly. The service completion requires reversing the removal steps.