Ford Kuga

 Service Manual

Fuel System
Fuel Tank Draining

General Equipment

Fluid Container

Fuel Tank Draining Equipment

Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

Activation

CAUTION: If the fuel tank has been filled with the wrong type of fuel, the engine must not be started.

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

6. Refer to: Petrol and Petrol-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).

7. Refer to: Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

8. WARNINGS:

• Fuel may still be present in the fuel tank after draining.
• Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.

CAUTION: Use suitable paper to absorb any escaping fluid.

NOTE: Make sure that a new component is installed.

• General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

1. Make sure, that the fuel filler pipe is above the fuel level .

2. Drain the reservoir.

General Equipment: Fuel Tank Draining Equipment

General Equipment: Fluid Container

9. Refer to: Fuel Pump and Sender Unit - 2.5L Duratec (147kW/200PS) - VI5 (310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines, Removal and Installation).

WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.

CAUTION: Use suitable paper to absorb any escaping fluid.

Drain the reservoir.

General Equipment: Fluid Container

11. Drain the reservoir.

General Equipment: Fuel Tank Draining Equipment

General Equipment: Fluid Container

Fuel System - Vehicles With: Fuel Additive Tank

Spring Lock Couplings

Quick Release Coupling

Fuel System Pressure Check - 2.5L Duratec (162kW/220PS) - VI5

Fuel System Pressure Release

Fuel Tank Draining