Q: How to service and repair the fuel filler hose on Mercury Grand Marquis?
A: All service work on the fuel filler hose starts with disconnecting the battery ground cable while draining fuel from the tank. Wash away the screws without harming the retain washer since any damage will stop the cap from providing a proper seal. Lift up the vehicle and detach both the front wheel with tire from the left-hand side. The vapor recirculation tube connector must be disconnected and the screw needs removal with special attention to use the dogpoint screw (part number W611621-5428) and its blunt end specifically for this task. To perform the procedure begin by sliding the fuel tank filler pipe inside the tank before rotating it counter-clockwise by 1/2 turn. You should exercise care to prevent damage to the grommet and check valve inside the pipe while working on it and additional tank strap loosening might aid access when needed. To install the fuel tank filler pipe users should apply petroleum that adheres to Ford specifications ESW-M1C115-A or ESB-M1C99-A onto the pipe end prior to insertion into the fuel tank. The installation must begin with the dogpoint screw then proceed with other screws while attaching the cap strap exactly at the 4 o'clock spot. The vapor recirculation hose requires installation as the last step.
Q: How to service the fuel filler hose on Mercury Cougar?
A: The fuel filler hose service requires removing the fuel tank filler cap followed by right-hand rear wheel nut loosening. Lift and stabilize the vehicle next remove the wheel together with the fender splash shield. The first step involves removing the fuel tank and performing partial suspension crossmember descent. Service the fuel vapor tube requires you to separate it from the fuel filler pipe through cable tie cutting and tube disconnection from the clip while also removing the vapor tube from its connection. First disconnect the fuel filler pipe ground cubic and remove the lower bolt and center bolt of the fuel filler pipe before separating the fuel filler pipe itself from the vehicle. Safety must be prioritized throughout installation along with following the reversed removal process to avoid exposure to highly flammable vapors that are present near fuel-related components.
Q: How to Properly Address Issues with the Fuel Filler Hose on a Mercury Mountaineer?
A: Service and repair operations for the fuel filler hose require first removing the fuel tank filler cap as well as all screws. Start servicing the fuel filler hose by disconnecting it from the fuel tank along with disconnecting the fuel tank vent hose from the dust separator and differential vent hose. The service process starts by disconnecting the lower fuel filler hose from the fuel filler intermediate tube and removing it while separating the upper fuel filler hose from the fuel filler tube. First disconnect the fuel filler hose by removing the tie strap and then disconnect the fuel filler hose and take out the upper fuel filler tube. First remove the upper fuel filler hose from the fuel filler intermediate tube before taking away the component. To finish the task you need to remove both tie straps and fuel filler intermediate tube along with its bolts. Follow the opposite sequence of steps for reassembling the fuel system.