Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 1195

Fig. 29: Installing Inboard Stone Shield Retaining Nut
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2. Perform the fuel system leak test procedure; Refer to FUEL SYSTEM LEAK TEST .

TANK - FORWARD IN-BED

Special Tool(s)

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 30: Identifying Special Tools
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Removal

1. Turn in the manual lockdown valve jackscrew on the rear in-bed fuel tank solenoid valve.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 31: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Manual Lockdown Valve Jackscrew
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2. Perform the Pressure Relief - Fuel Tank Venting procedure; Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE

RELEASE .

3. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

4. Remove the in-bed tank assembly cover.

1. Remove the retaining bolts.

2. Remove the in-bed tank assembly cover.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 32: Removing In-Bed Tank Assembly Cover
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5. Disconnect the fuel tank assembly solenoid valves.

1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the forward in-bed fuel tank solenoid valve.

2. Disconnect the high-pressure fuel line from the forward in-bed fuel tank solenoid valve.

3. Disconnect the jumper fuel line from the forward in-bed fuel tank solenoid valve.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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