Your Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escort ZX2 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3
 
Vehicle » Powertrain Management » Fuel Delivery and Air Induction » Fuel Filler Hose » Service and Repair  
 
 
  Service and Repair  
 

REMOVAL

WARNING: DO NOT SMOKE OR CARRY AN OPEN FLAME OF ANY TYPE WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR ANY FUEL-RELATED COMPONENT. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE MIXTURES ARE ALWAYS PRESENT AND MAY BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE INJURY.

  

  1. Remove the filler neck retaining screws.
    • Position the filler cap and dust cover aside.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle; refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.

  

  1. Remove the screws, pin-type retainer and the fuel tank filler pipe shield.

  

  1. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe bolt.

  

  1. Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe.
1 Loosen the clamp and disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe.
2 Loosen the clamp and disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe vent hose.
  1. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe.

INSTALLATION

  

  

  

  

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.