OEM Ford Crown Victoria Fuel Tank Strap

Ford Crown Victoria Fuel Tank Strap Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Fuel Tank Strap
  9W7Z-9092-A
  Q: How to Service and Repair Fuel Tank Straps on Ford Crown Victoria?

  A: Service and repair of Fuel Tank straps requires personnel to first relieve pressure from the fuel system because the system remains under pressure after engine shutdown. Eye protection should be used for every step that involves handling of fuel system parts. Assessment finds that the fuel rack assembly includes support straps; therefore, a new fuel rack becomes necessary upon any strap damage. Services must begin with removal of fuel tank rack assemblies found on the rear, upper, or lower positions before proceeding to vapor vent box removal from the rear or upper assemblies. The technician needs to cut off fuel/vent line connections for proper access to tanks after unbolting the strap assembly at its join points before extending both straps outward using their hinge mechanism. Reusing fuel tanks requires using a grease pencil for marking their positions near the support straps so they can align properly during reinstallation. The lower rack assembly requires unbolted support straps which allow the swing of the strap open to expose fuel tanks. The removal process requires the solenoid valves to be taken out when working on fuel tank extraction. The installation process follows the removal steps and requires replacement of O-ring seals on disoriented fittings by using only yellow-striped authorized seals. A fuel system leak check should be performed post-installation to confirm operation correctness.