Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 1128

Fig. 4: Locating Fuel Pressure Gauge Instruction Valve
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

FUEL TANK DRAINING

Special Tool(s)

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 GENERAL INFORMATION Fuel System - General Information - F150 Pickup

Fig. 5: Identifying Special Tool(s)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Draining

1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES -

F150 PICKUP .

2. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & HOISTING .

3. Remove the rear evaporative emission valve (9B593).

WARNING:

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

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 GENERAL INFORMATION Fuel System - General Information - F150 Pickup

Fig. 6: Removing Rear Evaporative Emission Valve
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

4. Siphon the fuel through the evaporative emission valve opening.

SPRING LOCK COUPLINGS - SPRING LOCK

Special Tool(s)

NOTE:

Follow the operating instructions of the equipment manufacturer.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 GENERAL INFORMATION Fuel System - General Information - F150 Pickup

Fig. 7: Identifying Special Tool(s)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Disconnect

1. Relieve the fuel pressure. For additional information, refer to PRESSURE RELIEF .

2. Remove the fuel tube clip.

WARNING:

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

WARNING:

Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the
engine is not running. Before servicing or disconnecting any of the fuel
lines or fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be
relieved to prevent accidental spraying of fuel, causing personal injury or
a fire hazard.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 GENERAL INFORMATION Fuel System - General Information - F150 Pickup