Econoline E350 1 Ton V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (1998)
Fuel Tank: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
Midship
High-Lift Transmission Jack
REMOVAL
WARNING:
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DO NOT SMOKE OR CARRY LIGHTED TOBACCO OR OPEN FLAME OF ANY TYPE WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR ANY
FUEL RELATED COMPONENT. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE MIXTURES ARE ALWAYS PRESENT AND MAY BE IGNITED,
RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
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FUEL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM REMAINS UNDER HIGH PRESSURE EVEN WHEN THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING. BEFORE
REPAIRING OR DISCONNECTING ANY OF THE FUEL LINES OR FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS, THE FUEL SYSTEM
PRESSURE MUST BE RELIEVED TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL SPRAYING OF FUEL, CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY OR A
FIRE HAZARD.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Relieve the fuel pressure.
3. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
4. Raise and support the vehicle.
5. Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe hose and the filler pipe vent tube.
6. Position the jack under the fuel tank.
