Removal & Installation (E150-450 Middle Tank)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Econoline. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. On vehicles with dual batteries, see DUAL BATTERIES under MISCELLANEOUS. Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Drain fuel from fuel tank. See FUEL TANK DRAINING PROCEDURE .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Disconnect fuel tank filler pipe and filler vent tube from fuel tank. Position jack under fuel tank. Remove fuel tank support straps nuts. Remove fuel tank support straps. Partially lower the fuel tank.
- Disconnect fuel lines. See FUEL LINE CONNECTORS . Fuel tank sending unit electrical connector. Lower fuel tank. If the fuel tank is being replaced, transfer fuel tank sending unit to new fuel tank.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .