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Removal and Installation

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  1. If removing the fuel tank 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. NOTE: The jackscrew on the extended range fuel tank is accessed through an access hole in the vapor retaining cover.
    Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Tank Solenoid Valve
    G01540244Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. If removing the fuel tank for replacement of lines, 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. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors
    G01540245Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. NOTE: Loosen the fittings slowly to allow any excess line pressure to vent through the fitting connection.
    Fig 3: Removing Flexible Tube Retainer Nuts
    G01540246Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the upper fuel line and the flexible tube retainer.
    1. Loosen the fitting and disconnect the upper fuel line.
    2. Remove the nuts and position the fuel lines and wiring harness into the luggage compartment.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Remove the rear seat. For additional information, refer to SEATING .
  10. Remove the bolts and nuts.
    Fig 4: Removing Bolts
    G01540247Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the bolts and the partition separator.
    Fig 5: Removing Bolts Of Partition Separator
    G01540248Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 6: Removing Bolts
    G01540249Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the bolts and the frame and shield assembly.
    Fig 7: Removing Bolts Of Frame And Shield Assembly
    G01540250Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the bolts
    Fig 8: Removing Bolts
    G01540251Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the bolts and the fuel tank straps.
    Fig 9: Removing Bolts Of Fuel Tank Straps
    G01540252Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the lifting equipment and remove the extended range fuel tank.
    Fig 10: Removing Extended Range Fuel Tank
    G01540253Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    17. NOTE: Replace the fuel line O-ring seal.
    NOTE: Lubricate O-rings seal with Super Premium 5W-30 engine oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G or equivalent prior to installation to help seal and ease 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 .
  17. To install, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
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