Lincoln Navigator: Fuel Tank and Lines - 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS) / Fuel Tank. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

	292-00004 Fuel Tanker 100 GPM
Powertrain Jack
Wooden Block

Removal

NOTE: If the fuel pump is operational, connect the fuel tanker hose to the engine supply hose. Connect a scan tool to the vehicle and command the fuel pump to runIf the fuel pump is operational, connect the fuel tanker hose to the engine supply hose. Connect a scan tool to the vehicle and command the fuel pump to run.

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

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

1. Release the fuel system pressure.
   Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00 Fuel System - General Information - 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS), General Procedures).
   

1. Refer to: Fuel Tank Draining (310-00 Fuel System - General Information - 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS), General Procedures).
   

1. LWB shown and SWB is typical.
   If equipped, remove the nuts and the skid plate.
   Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

1. Remove the quick connectors.
   Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00 Fuel System - General Information - 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS)) .
   

1. On both sides.
   
   1. Remove and discard the rear stabilizer bar bracket nuts.
      Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
   2. Lower the rear stabilizer bar.
      
   3. Remove and discard the rear stabilizer bar stud plates.
      

1. On both sides
   
   • Inspect and thoroughly clean both sides of the frame bracket mounting surfaces.
     
   • Insert the new stud plates into the frame bracket holes.
     

1. • Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe vent tube quick connector.
     Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00 Fuel System - General Information - 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS)) .
     
   • Loosen the clamp and position the fuel filler pipe hose aside.
     Torque: 34 lb.in (3.8 Nm)

1. Remove the fuel tank support straps from the vehicle.
   Use the General Equipment: Powertrain Jack
   Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block
   Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

1. Lower the fuel tank to access electrical connectors.
   

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
   

1. Remove the fuel tank.
   

1. If the fuel tank is being replaced, remove the fuel pump and sender unit and drain the fuel tank using the fuel tanker.If the fuel tank is being replaced, remove the fuel pump and sender unit and drain the fuel tank using the fuel tanker.
   Refer to: Fuel Pump and Sender Unit (310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines - 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS), Removal and Installation).
   Use Special Service Tool: 292-00004  Fuel Tanker 100 GPM.

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.