Removal and Installation

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Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
Loosen the clamp and disconnect the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) inlet tube from the CAC and position aside.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Charge Air Cooler Inlet Tube Clamp
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the crankcase vent oil separator outlet tube sensor electrical connector.
Disconnect the crankcase vent oil separator outlet hose from the intake manifold by turning the release ring counterclockwise.
Disconnect the inlet and outlet fuel filter quick connect couplings. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
Remove the 2 bolts from the LH fuel supply tube.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Remove the stud bolt first and then the 3 bolts and the fuel filter and bracket assembly.
- Detach the tube retainer from the fuel filter bracket assembly.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Remove the wiring harness retainer from the crankcase vent oil separator stud bolt.
NOTE: Place a shop towel under the oil separator to catch any oil that may leak when removed.

Remove the 3 bolts, stud bolt and the crankcase vent oil separator.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
NOTE: Do not lubricate the O-ring seal or gasket prior to installation.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new O-ring seal and gasket.