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

Removal

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. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
   Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
   

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

1. Release the clamp and position the fuel tank filler hose aside.
   Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

1. Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe vapor tube.
   Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00 Fuel System - General Information - 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS), General Procedures).
   

1. Remove the load floor cover.
   

1. Position the load floor storage compartment cover up.
   

1. Remove the vehicle jack assembly.
   

1. Remove the swivel wrench from the tool kit bag, open the spare tire winch access plug at the bottom of the compartment for the jack and tools tray.
   

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   1. Insert the swivel wrench through the access hole in the floor to engage the winch.
      
   2. Turn the handle counterclockwise until the tire lowers to the ground and the cable is slightly slack.
      

1. NOTE: Slide the retainer through the center of the spare tire wheel and remove the spare tire wheel.

   Remove the spare wheel.
   Torque: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)

1. Remove the bolts.
   Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

1. Remove the bolt and the fuel tank filler pipe.
   Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.