Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford RV Cutaway, 2004 Ford Econoline, 2004 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2004 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: The fuel system will remain pressurized after engine shutdown. This pressure must be relieved before servicing any part of the fuel system, or personal injury or property damage may result.

WARNING: Eye protection is required when removing or installing fuel system components to avoid possible injury.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Carry out the Pressure Relief - Fuel System procedure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION-NATURAL GAS .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Disconnect the electrical connector and the fuel inlet and outlet tubes from the fuel coalescer.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Connector And Fuel Inlet And Outlet Tubes From Fuel Coalescer
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Remove the fuel inlet positional fitting from the coalescer.

Fig 2: Removing Fuel Inlet Positional Fitting
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Remove the fuel outlet positional fitting from the coalescer.

Fig 3: Removing Fuel Outlet Positional Fitting
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Remove the bolt.

Fig 4: Removing Bolt
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Remove the bolt and remove the coalescer/filter.

Fig 5: Removing Coalescer/Filter
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NOTE: Install new fuel system O-ring seals using approved O-ring seals only.

NOTE: Lubricate the fuel system O-ring seals with clean engine oil prior to installation.

NOTE: When tightening the fuel tubes, 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 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 is complete, carry out the Fuel System Leak Test procedure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION-NATURAL GAS .

To install, reverse the removal procedure.