Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 1171

Fig. 12: Disconnecting Fuel Tank Pressure Transducer Electrical Connector
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13. Release the rear EVAP hose clamp and disconnect the hose.

Fig. 13: Disconnecting EVAP Hose

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Fuel Tank And Lines - F150 Pickup

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14. Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector.

Fig. 14: Disconnecting Fuel Pump Electrical Connector
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15. Lower and remove the fuel tank.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Fuel Tank And Lines - F150 Pickup

Fig. 15: Positioning Special Tool Under Fuel Tank
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16. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

FUEL TANK - SUPERCHARGED ENGINE

Special Tool(s)

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Fuel Tank And Lines - F150 Pickup

Fig. 16: Identifying Fuel Line Disconnect Tool
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Removal

1. Relieve the fuel pressure. Refer to PRESSURE RELIEF .

2. Disconnect the battery (14301).

3. Raise and support the vehicle.

4. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank (9002). Refer to FUEL TANK DRAINING .

5. Remove one hose clamp on the fuel tank filler pipe support.

WARNING:

Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when
working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable
mixtures are always present and may be ignited, resulting in possible
injury.

WARNING:

Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the
engine is not running.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Fuel Tank And Lines - F150 Pickup