Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 1191

Fig. 13: Pinpoint Test A14-A15
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

TANK - MIDSHIP

Special Tool(s)

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 14: Identifying Special Tool
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Removal

1. If removing the fuel tank for replacement of the fuel tank or the fuel tank solenoid valve, perform the

Pressure Relief-Fuel Tank Venting procedure; Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .

2. If removing the fuel tank for replacement of lines or support straps, turn in the manual lockdown valve

jackscrew on the fuel tank solenoid valve.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 15: Locating Manual Lockdown Valve Jackscrew
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3. Perform the Pressure Relief - Fuel Line Venting procedure; Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE

RELEASE .

4. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

5. Raise and support the vehicle.

6. Remove the inboard stone shield retaining nuts.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 16: Removing Inboard Stone Shield Retaining Nuts
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7. Remove the stone shield.

1. Remove the outboard stone shield retaining nuts.

2. Remove the stone shield.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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