MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Fuel System

Fuel Tank

310-01C Fuel Tank and Lines - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT

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310-01C Fuel Tank and Lines - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT 2016 Mustang

Removal and Installation Procedure revision date: 05/20/2015

Fuel Tank

Base Part Number: 9002

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Fuel Tank — original illustration 1, reference 3280Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

310-123 Locking Ring, Fuel Tank TKIT-2004J-F TKIT-2005U-LM

Flat Headed Screw Driver

Materials

Name

Specification

Threadlock and Sealer TA-25-B

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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 - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

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

3. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to: Fuel Tank Draining (310-00C Fuel System - General Information - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT/5.0L Ti-VCT

V8 (308kW/418PS), General Procedures).

4. Remove the muffler and tailpipe. Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe (309-00C Exhaust System - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT/5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS), Removal and Installation).

5. Index mark the driveshaft and pinion flange for reference during installation. Remove the driveshaft to pinion flange bolts.

Source reference 3280

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