Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 1146

Fig. 44: Removing Fuel Tank Solenoid Instruction Lockdown Valve
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WARNING:

Make sure that the jackscrew in the Instruction Override Tool is
retracted fully (counterclockwise) prior to installation into the fuel
tank solenoid valve. Installation of the override tool in the venting
position will cause natural gas to be immediately released.

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Fig. 45: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Fuel Tank Solenoid Instruction Lockdown Valve
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11. Install the override tool into the fuel tank solenoid valve of the tank to be vented.

12. Slowly turn in the override tool jackscrew until fuel flows. Observe the gauge pressure of the Fuel Filler

Neck Venting Kit. The pressure reading should be at tank pressure.

CAUTION: Once the fuel tank solenoid valve has been opened using the

override tool, a new fuel tank solenoid valve must be installed.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 GENERAL INFORMATION Fuel System-General Information-Bi-Fuel - F150 Pickup

Fig. 46: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Override Tool Jackscrew
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13. Slowly open the bleed valve on the venting kit and allow the contents of the fuel tank to vent to the

atmosphere. Venting can take in excess of one hour.

14. Vent the fuel tank until the fuel flow stops.

15. Remove the override tool from the fuel tank solenoid valve.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 GENERAL INFORMATION Fuel System-General Information-Bi-Fuel - F150 Pickup

Fig. 47: Locating Fuel Tank Solenoid Instruction Lockdown Valve
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16. Install the fuel tank solenoid instruction lockdown valve.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 GENERAL INFORMATION Fuel System-General Information-Bi-Fuel - F150 Pickup