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 |
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
Disconnect battery ground cable (14301).
Using Rotunda Diesel Fuel Storage Tanker 164-R3204 or equivalent, drain fuel tank.
If equipped with skid plate, remove fasteners and remove skid plate assembly.
Disconnect fuel tank sending unit electrical connector.
Loosen clamps and disconnect fuel filler hose and overflow hose at fuel tank.
Position suitable jack under fuel tank.
Remove nuts and bolts and lower straps. If necessary, turn strap approximately 30 degrees and remove.
Lower fuel tank enough to gain access to fuel connections.
Disconnect fuel vapor hose and fill vent hose from vapor valve.
Disconnect fuel supply and return tubes according to instructions for steel push connectors in this section.
Remove fuel tank from vehicle.
Installation
Follow removal procedure in reverse order.
Tighten the fuel tank strap bolts and nuts to 30-40 Nm (22-30 lb-ft).
Tighten fuel tank bracket to frame nut to 21-29 Nm (15-21 lb-ft).
Tighten fuel tank skid plate bolts and nuts to 16-24 Nm (12-18 lb-ft).
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
Item | Part Number | Description |
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1 | 9002 | Fuel Tank |
2 | 9092 | Fuel Tank Support Strap (Rear) |
3 | 9092 | Fuel Tank Support Strap (Front) |
4 | 9K014 | Shield |
5 | 5005 | Frame |
6 | N802253-S2 | Bolt |
7 | 9K037 | Bracket |
8 | N606689-S2 | Screw and Washer |
9 | N605906-S36 | Bolt |
10 | N803826-S56 | Nut and Washer |
11 | N620481-S2 | Nut |
12 | W623464-S2 | Nut, Push-On |
13 | 5R132 | Bolt |
14 | N605906-S36 | Bolt |
A | — | Tighten to 30-40 Nm (22-30 Lb-Ft) |
B | — | Tighten 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
Item | Part Number | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | 5005 | Frame |
2 | 9092 | Fuel Tank Support Strap |
3 | 9002 | Fuel Tank |
4 | 9A148 | Skid Plate |
5 | 9092 | Fuel Tank Support Strap |
6 | 9K014 | Shield |
7 | N802253-S2 | Bolt |
8 | N620482-S2 | Nut |
9 | N801107-S100 | U-Nut |
10 | 9240 | Insulator (Upper) |
11 | — | Crossmember, No. 3A (Part of 5005) |
12 | N605906-S2 | Bolt |
13 | 9065 | Bracket |
14 | N620481-S2 | Nut |
A | — | Tighten to 30-40 Nm (22-30 Lb-Ft) |
B | — | Tighten 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
Item | Part Number | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | N620481-S2 | Nut, M8-1.25 |
2 | 9K037 | Bracket Assy |
3 | N605906-S36 | Bolt, M8-1.25 |
4 | N803826-S60 | Nut and Washer, M8-1.25 |
5 | 9K014 | Skid Plate |
A | — | Tighten to 16-24 Nm (12-18 Lb-Ft) |