Fuel Tank: Service and Repair
MIDSHIP FUEL TANK - LATE PRODUCTION MODELS1986.5 And 1987 Aerostar, 2.3L:
Removal
1. Drain fuel from fuel tank.
2. Loosen fill pipe clamp.
3. Remove bolt from rear strap and remove rear strap.
4. Remove bolt from front strap and remove front strap.
5. Remove feed and return lines from sender ports.
6. Remove electrical connector from sender unit push connector.
7. Remove fuel vapor hose from vapor valve.
8. Lower tank from vehicle.
9. Remove shield from tank.
Installation
1. Attach fuel vapor hose to vapor valve.
2. Install shield on tank.
3. Position tank to vehicle and attach front strap to vehicle.
4. Attach rear strap to vehicle.
5. Install fuel lines to feed and return ports on sender.
6. Install electrical connector to sender push connector.
7. Install filler pipe in position. Tighten fill pipe clamp.
8. Tighten front and rear strap bolts to 47 - 61 Nm (35 - 45 ft.lb.).