Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 1137

Fig. 9: Disconnecting Fuel Line
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2. Slowly disconnect the fuel line.

3. Connect a propane hose to the fuel tank valve and to an approved holding tank supply valve.

4. Slowly open the valve on the fuel tank and the holding tank.

5. Open the fixed liquid level valve on the holding tank.

6. Fully close the supply valves on the fuel and the holding tank if no liquid appears. If liquid is present

continue to evacuate the fuel tank.

7. Disconnect the propane hose from both tanks.

FUEL TANK EVACUATION - NATURAL GAS

Special Tool(s)

NOTE:

If the supply valve is opened too fast, the excess flow valve will close.

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Fig. 10: Identifying Special Tools For Evacuating Fuel Tank - Natural Gas
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WARNING:

The fuel supply lines will remain pressurized after engine shutdown.

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1.

2. The following procedures are required to be used when venting fuel from the fuel tanks in order to

remove fuel tanks.

SOLENOID - FUNCTIONS NORMALLY

When servicing fuel-related components, do not smoke or carry
lighted tobacco or any open flame of any type. Flammable gases
may be present and ignite, resulting in possible personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not modify the system configuration or components or replace
components with components no specifically designed for use with
natural gas. Ford Motor Company has specifically designed the
materials, components and system configuration for the 5.4L F-
Series Bi-Fuel vehicle, and each particular system is precisely
calibrated for efficient operation. The use of different parts or
materials can produce an untested configuration that can result in
fire or personal injury or cause engine damage.

WARNING:

Fuel line venting is required prior to fuel system component service.

WARNING:

Eye and ear protection are required to be worn during venting, or
removal and installation, of fuel system components.

WARNING:

The status (stuck open, stuck closed, does not operate or good) of
each fuel tank solenoid valve must be identified prior to venting the
fuel tanks.

NOTE:

It is recommended that venting be performed with a vent stack. A typical
vent stack installation is shown in Typical Vent Stack Installation . This is
a typical installation only. Any vent stack installation must be approved by
local authorities.

NOTE:

Do not vent any fuel tank unless a new fuel tank or a new fuel tank
solenoid valve is installed. Unnecessary venting of good tanks can cause
damage to the fuel tank solenoid valve.

NOTE:

On vehicles equipped with an extended range fuel tank, the jackscrew can
be reached through an access hole in the vapor retaining cover.

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Fig. 11: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Manual Lockdown Valve Jackscrew
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1. Turn in the manual lockdown valve jackscrew on the fuel tank solenoid valve(s).

2. Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to PRESSURE RELIEF - Natural Gas Bi-Fuel System .

3. Disconnect the fuel fill line from the fuel fill valve.

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