Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 1199

Fig. 45: Positioning Heavy Duty Floor Crane, Separator Lift Bar And Endless Lifting Slings 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

NOTE:

Use extra care so that the sensors are not damaged during removal.

 

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Fig. 46: Removing Rear In-Bed Fuel Tank 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

9. Carefully raise and remove the rear in-bed fuel tank.  

Installation 

1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order. 

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Align the identification marks on the upper in-bed fuel tank straps and tank.  

NOTE:

Replace the fuel line O-ring seals.

NOTE:

Lubricate the fuel line O-ring seals with 5W3O engine oil meeting Ford 
specification WSS-M2C153-G or equivalent prior to installation, to help 
seal and ease the installation.

NOTE:

When tightening the fuel line, a torque wrench adapter must be used with 
the torque wrench. The use of a torque wrench adapter will alter the 
effective torque of the torque wrench being used. To correct the effective 
torque, a torque multiplication conversion must be used; Refer to 
TORQUE MULTIPLICATION CONVERSION .

 

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2003 ENGINE Fuel Tank And Lines-Natural Gas - F150 Pickup

  

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Make sure that the electrical connectors are fully installed and locked in place to ensure a water-
tight seal. 

Fig. 47: Installing Upper In Bed Fuel Tank Straps 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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Fig. 48: Connecting Fuel Tank Assembly Solenoid Valves 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ENGINE Fuel Tank And Lines-Natural Gas - F150 Pickup