Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
All vehicles
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
- Disconnect the front fuel supply tube-to-fuel filter inlet quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
- Disconnect the front fuel return tube-to-fuel injection pump return tube quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
- Disconnect the front fuel return tube-to-fuel cooler quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
- Disconnect the rear fuel supply tube-to-front fuel supply tube quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
- Disconnect the fuel supply and return tube assembly retainer from the bracket on the side of the transmission.
- Remove the 2 bolts, front fuel supply and return tube assembly from the rear of the engine and remove from the vehicle.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Disconnect the rear fuel return tube-to-fuel cooler quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
- Remove the fuel conditioning module. For additional information, refer to FUEL CONDITIONING MODULE - 6.7L DIESEL .
Midship and Dual Fuel Tank equipped vehicles
- Remove the midship fuel tank. For additional information, refer to FUEL TANK - MIDSHIP .
- Remove the fuel tank selector valve. For additional information, refer to FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE .
Aft-of-axle fuel tank equipped vehicles
- Disconnect the fuel supply tube-to-fuel level sensor quick connect coupling and the fuel return tube-to-fuel level sensor quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to
FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL
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All vehicles
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NOTE: Three-Channel anti-lock brake systems have 2 fittings (one front and one rear) and Four-Channel anti-lock brake systems have 4 fittings (two front and two rear). Plug each fitting to prevent brake fluid from spilling.
Disconnect the 1 or 2 front brake tube fittings.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
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NOTE: Three-Channel anti-lock brake systems have 2 fittings (one front and one rear) and Four-Channel anti-lock brake systems have 4 fittings (two front and two rear). Plug each fitting to prevent brake fluid from spilling.
Disconnect the 1 or 2 rear brake tube fittings from the flexible brake hose.
- To install, tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
- Remove the rear fuel supply tube and rear fuel return tube assembly retainer nuts and remove the complete line set from the vehicle.
- To install, tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Bleed the brake system. For additional information, refer to BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION