Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 1319

Fig. 139: Locating Vapor Connector Sleeve (Expedition & Navigator)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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Fig. 140: Removing EVAP Canisters (Expedition & Navigator)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR

See FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR under SENSORS & SWITCHES.

VAPOR TUBE FITTINGS

Disconnect battery ground cable. Disconnect vapor tube from the fitting. Squeeze fitting. See Fig. 141 .
Disconnect vapor tube from fitting. Inspect fitting and tube for damage. Remove any dirt or obstructions. Push
tube into fitting until it snaps in place. Pull on the connection to make sure the fitting is secure.

WARNING:

The evaporative emission system contains fuel vapor and condensed fuel
vapor. Although not present in large quantities, it still presents the danger
of explosion or fire.

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Fig. 141: Disconnecting Vapor Tube Fitting
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE FEEDBACK EGR SENSOR

See DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE FEEDBACK EGR SENSOR under SENSORS & SWITCHES.

EGR VALVE

Removal & Installation (4.2L)

Disconnect the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve vacuum hose. Disconnect the EGR valve tube upper
fitting. Remove the bolts. See Fig. 142 . Remove the EGR valve. Discard the gasket. The EGR valve sealing
surfaces are soft metals. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Carefully clean all sealing surfaces and
install a new EGR valve gasket. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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Fig. 142: Locating EGR Valve Bolts (4.2L)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Removal & Installation (4.6L)

Remove throttle body splash shield or engine appearance cover. Disconnect the EGR valve vacuum hose.
Remove the brake booster tube bracket nut and disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose. See Fig. 143 .
Disconnect the EGR valve tube upper fitting. Remove the bolts and the EGR valve. See Fig. 144 . Discard the
gasket. Clean the gasket surfaces and install a new EGR gasket. To complete installation, reverse the removal
procedure. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Removal & Installation - Blackwood, Expedition, F150 Pickup & Navigator - Gasoline