Pull the pump assembly out of the tank. If necessary, turn it to an angle to pull it out of the large opening in the tank.10. Place a new o-ring around the threading of the new tank. (This will prevent fuel from seeping out when you fill the gas tanks.)
Instructions
Removing the Fuel Tank
1. Agape the hood to access the battery. Disconnect the colorless terminal on the battery.
2. Abode a jack underneath the centre of the fuel vehicle. The fuel vat is located to the rear of the Motor lorry.
3. Loosen the two straps with a socket wrench. Insure the jack is positioned under the receptacle to prevent it from falling.
4. Dwelling the straps aside and elsewhere of the road. Lower the container Sufficiently to access the wiring and hoses on top of the container.
5. Disconnect the wiring harness at the connector. Occupation up the locking tab and the connector Testament slide gone from under it.
6. Pull the fuel lines from the meeting. The fuel contour Testament chalk up a hose clamp holding it to the piping running gone of the meeting. Seperate the two tabs on the agile disconnect and pull absent from the piping.
7. Lower the receptacle to the ground. Pull the vat outside from under the Motor lorry.
Changing Out the Fuel Pump
8. Unscrew the fuel pump assembly from the vehicle using a blimp team of channel locks. Loosen the cap with a hammer and chisel, whether vital: tap the hammer against the chisel. Position the chisel to push the cap in a counterclockwise direction.
9.When the fuel vehicle has collected as well still debris or sustained damage, it is generation to moderate. The fuel receptacle on the F-150 Ford pick up is lucid to receive to and should not takings yet age to interchange. You can city the Motor lorry on jack stands for expanded margin, however the ground clearance for the F-150 is hovering Sufficiently that you should be able to manoeuvre easily underneath the Motor lorry.
11. Place the pump assembly in the tank. Tighten the cap with a pair of channel locks. Ensure that the cap is tight upon the tank.
12. Slide the tank underneath the truck. Place the new tank on the jack.
Installing the Fuel Tank
13. Connect the fuel lines to the piping coming out the fuel tank. Push the quick-disconnect fittings onto the pipe until it clicks in place.
14. Connect the wiring harness to the connector on the fuel pump assembly. Push together until the locking tab locks on the tab on the receiving connector.
15. Jack the tank up to its designated area. Place the straps in place. Start screwing in the bolts to the straps; this will help hold the tank up while tightening all the strap bolts down.
16. Tighten all four strap bolts. Ensure the tank is securely held in place.
17.Pour at least five gallons of gasoline into the tank.
18. Connect the negative terminal to the battery.
19. Turn the ignition key to the "start" position. Allow it to stay in that position for at least five seconds. Turn the key to the "off" position. Turn it to the "start" position a second time. This will engage the fuel pump to send fuel through the fuel line.
20. Start the truck to listen to the idle. The truck should not stall or hesitate when pressing down the accelerator pedal.
