Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 1171

Fig. 12: Disconnecting Fuel Tank Pressure Transducer Electrical Connector 
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13. Release the rear EVAP hose clamp and disconnect the hose. 

Fig. 13: Disconnecting EVAP Hose 

 

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14. Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector. 

Fig. 14: Disconnecting Fuel Pump Electrical Connector 
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15. Lower and remove the fuel tank. 

 

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Fig. 15: Positioning Special Tool Under Fuel Tank 
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16. To install, reverse the removal procedure.  

FUEL TANK - SUPERCHARGED ENGINE 

Special Tool(s) 

 

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Fig. 16: Identifying Fuel Line Disconnect Tool 
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Removal 

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

2. Disconnect the battery (14301).  

3. Raise and support the vehicle.  

4. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank (9002). Refer to FUEL TANK DRAINING .  

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

WARNING:

Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when 
working on or near any fuel-related components. 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.

 

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2003 ENGINE Fuel Tank And Lines - F150 Pickup