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Removal and Installation

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    ALL VEHICLES 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. 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 .
  3. 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.
    Fig 1: Identifying Manual Lockdown Valve Jackscrew
    G02766094Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Carry out the Pressure Relief - Fuel Tube Venting procedure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION-NATURAL GAS .
  5. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  6. Remove the inboard stone shield retaining nuts.
    Fig 2: Removing Inboard Stone Shield Retaining Nuts
    G02766095Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the outboard stone shield retaining nuts and the stone shield.
    Fig 3: Removing Outboard Stone Shield Retaining Nuts
    G02766096Courtesy 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 tube from the fuel tank solenoid valve.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Fuel Tank Solenoid Valve
    G02766097Courtesy 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 5: Installing Powertrain Lift With Tilting Plate
    G02766098Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    11. ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT E-450 

  11. Remove the two fuel tank assembly support strap retaining nuts.
    Fig 6: Identifying Loosening Torque Of Fuel Tank Assembly Support Strap Retaining Nuts (All Vehicles Except E-450)
    G02766099Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    12. E-450 VEHICLES 

  12. Remove the two fuel tank support strap retaining nuts.
    Fig 7: Identifying Loosening Torque Of Fuel Tank Support Strap Retaining Nuts (E-450 Vehicles)
    G02766100Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    13. ALL VEHICLES 

  13. Remove the two fuel tank support straps.
    Fig 8: Removing Fuel Tank Support Straps
    G02766101Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Carefully lower and remove the mid-ship fuel tank from the vehicle.
    Fig 9: Removing Mid-Ship Fuel Tank From Vehicle
    G02766102Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    15. NOTE: Align the identification marks on the fuel tank support straps and tank.
    NOTE: Replace the fuel tube O-ring seal.
    NOTE: Lubricate the fuel tube O-ring seal with clean engine oil prior to installation.
    NOTE: When tightening the fuel tube, 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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