Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 1169

Fig. 4: Identifying Special Tool High Lift Jack 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

Removal and Installation 

1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to PRESSURE RELIEF .  

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.  

3. Raise and support the vehicle.  

4. If equipped, remove the bolts and the fuel tank skid plate. 

WARNING:

Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when 
working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable 
mixtures are always present and may be ignited, resulting in possible 
injury.

WARNING:

Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the 
engine is not running.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ENGINE Fuel Tank And Lines - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 5: Removing Bolts And Fuel Tank Skid Plate 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

5. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. Refer to FUEL TANK DRAINING .  

6. Remove one hose clamp on the fuel tank filler pipe support. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ENGINE Fuel Tank And Lines - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 6: Removing Hose Clamp On Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Support 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

7. Disconnect the fuel tank-to-filler pipe hose from the fuel tank. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ENGINE Fuel Tank And Lines - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 7: Disconnecting Fuel Tank-To-Filler Pipe Hose From Fuel Tank 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

8. Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe vent hose from the fuel tank. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ENGINE Fuel Tank And Lines - F150 Pickup