Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 1318

Fig. 135: Removing Canister Bracket Bolts (Blackwood & F150 - 1 Of 2) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Removal & Installation - Blackwood, Expedition, F150 Pickup & Navigator - Gasoline

  

Fig. 136: Removing Canister Bracket Bolts (Blackwood & F150 - 2 Of 2) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

Removal & Installation (Expedition & Navigator) 

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Remove the spare tire. Raise and support the vehicle. Disconnect the 

fuel filler pipe remote vapor hose. See Fig. 137 . Disconnect the fuel vapor hoses from the Evaporative 
(EVAP) emissions canister. Remove the canister assembly mounting bolts. See Fig. 138 . Remove the 
EVAP canister bracket assembly.  

2. Disconnect the EVAP canister vent solenoid electrical connector. Place the EVAP canister bracket 

assembly on a clean work surface. Remove the vapor connector sleeve. See Fig. 139 . Disconnect the 
vapor hose from the EVAP canister vent solenoid. Remove the EVAP canisters. See Fig. 140 .  

3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Lubricate all "O" rings with MERPOL(R) "O" ring Seal Lubricant 

before installation. Perform after repair procedure. See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE . 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Removal & Installation - Blackwood, Expedition, F150 Pickup & Navigator - Gasoline

  

Fig. 137: Locating Fuel Filler Pipe Remote Vapor Hose (Expedition & Navigator) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Removal & Installation - Blackwood, Expedition, F150 Pickup & Navigator - Gasoline

  

Fig. 138: Locating Canister Assembly Mounting Bolts (Expedition & Navigator) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Removal & Installation - Blackwood, Expedition, F150 Pickup & Navigator - Gasoline