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Removal and Installation

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WARNING: When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE: Some residual fuel may remain in the fuel tubes after releasing the fuel system pressure. Upon disconnecting or removing any fuel tubes, carefully drain any residual fuel into a suitable container.
NOTE: On some aft-of-axle applications, it may be necessary to remove a bed mounting bracket(s) in order to remove the fuel tubes or vapor tubes.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  4. Disconnect the fuel supply tube-to-fuel rail spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
  5. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube-to Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge valve quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
  6. Disconnect the fuel supply tube-to-Fuel Pump (FP) module quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
  7. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube-to-fuel tank grade vent valve quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
  8. Disconnect the fuel tank vapor tube-to-EVAP  canister assembly quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
  9. Disconnect the fuel vapor vent hose from the dust separator.
  10. Disconnect the Fuel Pump Driver Module (FPDM) electrical connector from the FPDM  .
  11. Remove the 4 bolts and the EVAP  canister and bracket assembly.
    • To install, tighten to 17 Nm (150 lb-in).
  12. Disconnect the fuel supply tube-to-fuel filter inlet quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
  13. Disconnect the fuel supply tube-to-fuel filter outlet quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
  14. Remove the fuel filter, fuel filter retainer and nut.
    • To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
  15. Disconnect the center fuel supply tube-to-front fuel supply tube quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
  16. Disconnect the rear fuel supply tube from the position retainers and remove from the vehicle.
  17. Disconnect the center fuel supply tube from the position retainers and remove from the vehicle.
  18. Disconnect the center vapor tube-to-front vapor tube quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
  19. Disconnect the center fuel vapor tube-to-rear vapor tube quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
  20. Disconnect the center fuel vapor tube from the position retainers and remove from the vehicle.
  21. Disconnect the rear fuel vapor tube from the position retainers and remove from the vehicle.
  22. Disconnect the front fuel vapor tube and front fuel supply tube from the position retainer at the back of the transmission.
    Fig 1: Locating Front Fuel Vapor Tube And Front Fuel Supply Tube
    G06779413Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Disconnect the fuel supply tube and the fuel vapor tube from the position retainer at the rear of the engine and remove from the vehicle.
  24. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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