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Removal and Installation

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    ALL VEHICLES 

  1. If removing the fuel tank assembly for replacement of the fuel tank or the fuel tank solenoid valve, perform the Pressure Relief - Fuel Tank Venting procedure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION-NATURAL GAS .
  2. If removing the fuel tank assembly for replacement of the support straps or the spacers, turn in the manual lockdown valve jackscrew on the fuel tank solenoid valve.
  3. Perform the Pressure Relief - Fuel Line Venting procedure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION-NATURAL GAS .
  4. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  5. Raise and support the vehicle.
  6. Remove the inboard stone shield retaining nuts.
    Fig 1: Removing Inboard Stone Shield Retaining Nuts
    G01540218Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the outboard stone shield retaining nuts and the stone shield.
    Fig 2: Removing Outboard Stone Shield Retaining Nuts And The Stone Shield
    G01540219Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Place identification marks on the fuel tank support straps and tank.
  9. Disconnect the fuel tank solenoid valve.
    • Disconnect the electrical connectors from the fuel tank solenoid valve.
    • Disconnect the high-pressure fuel line from the fuel tank solenoid valve.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting High-Pressure Fuel Line From Fuel Tank Solenoid Valve
    G01540220Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the powertrain lift with tilting plate.
    1. Position the power lift with tilting plate.
    2. Secure the fuel tank assembly with a nylon tie-down strap.
    Fig 4: Securing Fuel Tank Assembly With A Nylon Tie-Down Strap
    G01540221Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    11. ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT E-450 

  11. Remove the two fuel tank assembly support strap retaining nuts.
    Fig 5: Removing Two Fuel Tank Assembly Support Strap Retaining Nuts
    G01540222Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    12. E-450 VEHICLES 

  12. Remove the two fuel tank support strap retaining nuts.
    Fig 6: Removing Two Fuel Tank Support Strap Retaining Nuts
    G01540223Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    13. ALL VEHICLES 

  13. Remove the two fuel tank support straps.
    Fig 7: Removing Two Fuel Tank Support Straps
    G01540224Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Carefully lower and remove the mid-ship fuel tank from the vehicle.
    Fig 8: Removing Mid-Ship Fuel Tank
    G01540225Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    15. NOTE: Align the identification marks on the fuel tank support straps and tank.
    NOTE: Replace the fuel line O-ring seal.
    NOTE: Lubricate the fuel line O-ring seal with 5W-30 engine oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G or equivalent prior to installation, to help seal and ease the installation.
    NOTE: When tightening the fuel line, a torque wrench adapter must be used with the torque wrench. The use of a torque wrench adapter will alter the effective torque of the torque wrench being used. To correct the effective torque, a torque multiplication conversion must be used. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION-NATURAL GAS .
    NOTE: After installation, perform the fuel system leak test procedure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION-NATURAL GAS .
  15. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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