Removal and Installation

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Remove the extended range fuel tank. For additional information, refer to FUEL TANK - EXTENDED RANGE .
Remove the 14 bolts and the vapor retaining cover.

Fig 1: Removing Vapor Retaining Cover Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the vent and fuel tubes.
1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Loosen the fitting and remove the fuel tube.
3. Loosen the fitting and remove the vent tube.
Fig 2: Removing Vent And Fuel Tubes Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Replace the fuel tube O-ring seal.

NOTE: Lubricate the O-rings 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 .

To install, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
- Carry out the Fuel System Leak Test procedure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION-NATURAL GAS .