Ford Ecosport: Fuel Tank and Lines - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS) / Removal and Installation - Fuel Lines

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
   

1. Release the fuel system pressure.
   Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00C Fuel System - General Information - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS), General Procedures).
   

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
   Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01) .
   

1. If equipped, remove the engine appearance cover.
   

1. NOTE: Some residual fuel may remain in the fuel lines after releasing the fuel system pressure. When disconnecting or removing any fuel lines, carefully drain any residual fuel into a suitable container.

   • Disconnect the brake lines.
     Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
   • Disconnect the fuel line retainers.
     
   • Disconnect the quick release couplings.
     Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00I) .
     

1. Remove the retainers and the underbody shield.
   

1. NOTE: Some residual fuel may remain in the fuel lines after releasing the fuel system pressure. When disconnecting or removing any fuel lines, carefully drain any residual fuel into a suitable container.

   • Disconnect the brake tube fittings.
     Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
   • Disconnect the fuel line retainers.
     
   • Disconnect the quick release couplings.
     Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00I) .
     

1. • Disconnect the fuel line retainers.
     
   • Remove the fuel line bundle.
     

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Bleed the brake system.
   Refer to: Brake System Pressure Bleeding (206-00) .