Removal and Installation

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Carry out the Pressure Relief - Fuel Tube Venting Procedure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION-NATURAL GAS .
Disconnect the extension high-pressure fuel tube from the rear high-pressure fuel tube.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Extension High-Pressure Fuel Tube From Rear High-Pressure Fuel Tube
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the high-pressure fuel tube from the extension high-pressure fuel tube.

Fig 2: Disconnecting High-Pressure Fuel Tube From Extension High-Pressure Fuel Tube
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Free the extension high-pressure fuel tube from the retaining clips.
Remove the extension high-pressure fuel tube from the vehicle.

NOTE: Install new fuel tube O-ring seals.

NOTE: Lubricate the fuel tube O-ring seals 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, reverse the removal procedure.