Section 10-01B: Fuel Tank, Filters, Tubes and Fuel Pump, Diesel Engine
1997 F-250 Heavy Duty, F-350 and F-Super Duty Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Fuel Tank(s), Steel Midship, F-250 Heavy Duty, F-350 and F-Super Duty Chassis Cab

NOTE: Since there are different midship fuel tanks (9002) which are removed and installed essentially the same way, follow steps and refer to appropriate illustration for details.

Removal

  1. Disconnect battery ground cable (14301).

  1. Using Rotunda Diesel Fuel Storage Tanker 164-R3204 or equivalent, drain fuel tank.

  1. If equipped with skid plate, remove fasteners and remove skid plate assembly.

  1. Disconnect fuel tank sending unit electrical connector.

  1. Loosen clamps and disconnect fuel filler hose and overflow hose at fuel tank.

  1. Position suitable jack under fuel tank.

  1. Remove nuts and bolts and lower straps. If necessary, turn strap approximately 30 degrees and remove.

  1. Lower fuel tank enough to gain access to fuel connections.

  1. Disconnect fuel vapor hose and fill vent hose from vapor valve.

  1. Disconnect fuel supply and return tubes according to instructions for steel push connectors in this section.

  1. Remove fuel tank from vehicle.

Installation

  1. Follow removal procedure in reverse order.

  1. Tighten the fuel tank strap bolts and nuts to 30-40 Nm (22-30 lb-ft).

  1. Tighten fuel tank bracket to frame nut to 21-29 Nm (15-21 lb-ft).

  1. Tighten fuel tank skid plate bolts and nuts to 16-24 Nm (12-18 lb-ft).

  1. NOTE: When the battery (10655) has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.

    Connect battery ground cable.

Steel Midship Fuel Tank, F-250 Heavy Duty, F-350 and F-Super Duty Chassis Cab, 133-, 136.8-, 155- and 160.8-Inch Wheelbase

ItemPart NumberDescription
19002Fuel Tank
29092Fuel Tank Support Strap (Rear)
39092Fuel Tank Support Strap (Front)
49K014Shield
55005Frame
6N802253-S2Bolt
79K037Bracket
8N606689-S2Screw and Washer
9N605906-S36Bolt
10N803826-S56Nut and Washer
11N620481-S2Nut
12W623464-S2Nut, Push-On
135R132Bolt
14N605906-S36Bolt
ATighten to 30-40 Nm
(22-30 Lb-Ft)
BTighten to 16-24 Nm
(12-18 Lb-Ft)

Steel Midship Fuel Tank, F-250 Heavy Duty, F-350 4x4, 133-, 136.8-, 155- and 160.8-Inch Wheelbase

ItemPart NumberDescription
15005Frame
29092Fuel Tank Support Strap
39002Fuel Tank
49A148Skid Plate
59092Fuel Tank Support Strap
69K014Shield
7N802253-S2Bolt
8N620482-S2Nut
9N801107-S100U-Nut
109240Insulator (Upper)
11Crossmember, No. 3A
(Part of 5005)
12N605906-S2Bolt
139065Bracket
14N620481-S2Nut
ATighten to 30-40 Nm
(22-30 Lb-Ft)
BTighten to 21-29 Nm
(15-21 Lb-Ft)

Steel Midship Fuel Tank Skid Plate, F-250 Heavy Duty 4x4, F-350 4x4, 133-, 155- and 160.8-Inch Wheelbase

ItemPart NumberDescription
1N620481-S2Nut, M8-1.25
29K037Bracket Assy
3N605906-S36Bolt, M8-1.25
4N803826-S60Nut and Washer, M8-1.25
59K014Skid Plate
ATighten to 16-24 Nm
(12-18 Lb-Ft)