OEM 2009 Lincoln Town Car Fuel Filler Hose

2009 Lincoln Town Car Fuel Filler Hose Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What Safety Precautions Should Be Taken When Servicing the Fuel Filler Hose on 2009 Lincoln Town Car?

  A: The use of open flames or the presence of lighted tobacco alongside fuel-related components is strictly forbidden when servicing the fuel tank filler pipe because highly flammable mixtures will be present. The risk of ignition requires that personal electronic devices must stay out of range. Prior to component detachment from the fuel tubes drain the system pressure to avoid dangerous fuel mist formation because the system maintains high pressure during engine standstill. Before starting work on evaporative emission system components and fuel system components it is necessary to disconnect the battery ground cable. Hear before lifting a vehicle with air suspension because disabling the electrical power stops air spring inflation or deflation while on the lift. The first step involves setting the vehicle at NEUTRAL position on a hoist system while also removing the battery ground cable from its storage area. Follow these steps to remove the fuel tank filler cap while turning it to the left about one-fourth rotation before placing it to the side. Introduce the Fuel Storage Tanker drain tube into the fuel tank filler pipe while observing that the built-in spark arrestor will prevent the tube from entering the fuel storage. The three fuel tank filler pipe flange bolts need removal while tightening them to 5 Nm (44 lb-in) before reinstalling. Remove the recirculation tube quick connect coupling from the fuel vapor tube assembly then disconnect its assembly from the fuel tank filler pipe along with the removal of the fuel tank filler pipe bracket bolt. Install this bolt with torque set to 5 Nm (44 lb-in). The fuel tank filler pipe assembly needs to be rotated counterclockwise by a half turn to remove it. Clean engine oil should first be applied to the fuel tank filler pipe and grommet before returning the parts according to installation order.