Hello,

First of all, if I missed an appropriate thread, please point me to the right direction. I have a 2002 F-150 XLT extended cab, manual transmission and the 4.6L V-8 with 114,000 miles. Over the recent weeks, occasionally the truck would crank but not start. Let it sit for awhile and try again with success. Now, it won't start at all. The dealership diagnosed it as a faulty fuel pump and suggested I replace the fuel filter at the same time. They quoted me $800... I don't have $800, instead I want to do this myself.

I want to raise the bed, replace the fuel pump and filter, and reinstall the bed.

I will lift the bed up with a hoist to get to the fuel tank since the pump is inside. Everything I've read so far indicates that this should be fairly straight forward, but I would like to know exactly what tools are required to disconnect the fuel filler from the bed. Do I need to take the bumper off before I lift the bed? I have conflicting information about the size of torx needed for the bolts holding the bed on (#50 or #55?). And I believe that the lights unplug from underneath the tailgate. Can anybody provide some insight?

Some readings then indicate that I need a $200 310-123 wrench to get the pump out of the tank. Some also suggest a new O-ring (do I really need these?). Do I need special tools to replace the fuel filter? And how do I get to the inertia switch underneath the glove box to trip it and take the fuel pressure off the line?

So far, the best information I have found comes from these links. Any further suggestions on the exact tools needed would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...how-heavy.html

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...nt-2002-a.html

 

I'm new to the forums but I thought I would post a little info about removing the bed. I found it very easy to replace the pump in my 2001 F150 last year by removing the bed. Worked great. I used my excavator but 4 healthy friends would have worked too. Just remove the 6 (?) bolts in the bed, unhook the wiring harness (and two plate lights), unhook the fuel hoses from the fender and it's done. Took 10 minutes. The pump was a piece of cake after that. I had started to remove the tank from under the truck and had spent a hour on that only to give up. So much easier with these newer trucks. If I can figure out how to post pictures I will.

Joe