F 150 Super Crew 4WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (2003)
Evaporative Emissions Hose: Service and Repair
DISCONNECT
WARNING: THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM CONTAINS FUEL VAPOR AND CONDENSED FUEL VAPOR. ALTHOUGH
NOT PRESENT IN LARGE QUANTITIES, IT STILL PRESENTS THE DANGER OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE. DISCONNECT THE
BATTERY GROUND CABLE FROM THE BATTERY TO MINIMIZE THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ELECTRICAL SPARK OCCURRING,
POSSIBLY CAUSING A FIRE OR EXPLOSION IF FUEL VAPOR OR FUEL LIQUID IS PRESENT IN THE AREA.
1. Disconnect the battery.
2. Disconnect the vapor tube from the fitting.
1
Squeeze the fitting.
2
Disconnect the vapor tube from the fitting.
CONNECT
1. Inspect the fitting and the tube for damage.
2. Remove any dirt or obstructions.
3. Lubricate the vapor tube fittings with MERPOL(R), or equivalent, meeting specification ESE-M99B144B-B.
4. Push the tube into the fitting until it snaps in place.
5. Pull on the connection to make sure the fitting is secure.
6. Connect the battery.