OEM 2009 Ford Fusion Fuel Filler Hose

2009 Ford Fusion Fuel Filler Hose Parts Q&A

• Q: How Should You Safely Service the Fuel Filler Hose on an All Wheel Drive (AWD) on 2009 Ford Fusion?

  A: Operation of the all wheel drive (AWD) vehicle fuel tank filler pipe demands that users remain away from fuel-related components which contain highly flammable mixtures because it is dangerous to smoke or use open flames or personal electronic devices while working in this area. It is necessary to ease fuel system pressure before unconnecting fuel system components because this action prevents accidental fuel spraying. The first step involves hoisting the vehicle in neutral position to next remove the muffler together with the tailpipe. Through proper care disable the battery ground cable and twist the fuel tank filler cap counter-directionally until it unlocks. The agitating motion during fuel draining hose removal should be gentle to maintain its position to the fitting. Connect a fuel storage tanker to the fuel draining hose which should be inserted into the fuel tank filler pipe to enable the safety valve and enable draining about one-eighth of the tank volume while lowering fuel below the inlet. First uninstall the three fuel tank filler pipe retaining screws then remove the LH rear wheel and tire and three rivets and six pin-type retainers and the LH wheel splash shield. The fuel tank filler pipe heat shield can be removed by detaching the fresh air hose fitting from its housing and removing its three nuts prior to reinstallation with a torque of 9 Nm (80 lb-in). The worker should disconnect the fuel vapor assembly from the recirculation tube followed by unfastening the fresh air hose from the dust separator and removing the fuel tank filler nut. Reinstallation of this part requires a torque of 10 Nm (89 lb-in). You should disconnect the swivel clips before removing four screws to free the fuel tank filler pipe housing while loosening the LH fuel tank strap bolts to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft) for reinstallation. Lower down the LH portion of the fuel tank enough for accessing the fuel tank filler hose and clamp and drain remaining fuel into an appropriate container. The technician either releases the clamp during the procedure and disconnects the filler hose from the fuel tank at a torque value of 4 Nm (35 lb-in) before tightening it for reinstallation. Before removing the fuel tank filler pipe assembly from the vehicle motorists need to position it upward into the fuel door opening while also extending it partially through the aperture. The installation process should be finished by reverting back to all removal steps.