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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2018F-150 XLT, 4D PICKUP EXTRA CAB, 3.5L ENG VIN G, RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEFRAMES, SUBFRAMES & CROSSMEMBERSFULL FRAME AND BODY MOUNTINGREMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONFRAME MEMBERS-REAR FRAME SECTIONREMOVAL
2018 Ford F-150 XLT, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.5L Eng VIN G, RWD

Frame Members-Rear Frame Section: Removal

2018 Ford F-150 XLT, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.5L Eng VIN G, RWDSECTION Removal
  1. Restore the vehicle to manufacturer's dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame .
  2. Remove the following items:

    1. Refer to: Rear Bumper .
    2. Refer to: Pickup Bed .
    3. As equipped. Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS) . Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS) . Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) . Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT .
    4. As equipped. Refer to: Fuel Tank Filler Pipe 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) . Refer to: Fuel Tank Filler Pipe 3.3L Duratec - V6 . Refer to: Fuel Tank Filler Pipe 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS) . Refer to: Fuel Tank Filler Pipe 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT .
    5. Refer to: Rear Shock Absorber .
    6. Refer to: Spring .

  3. Rear frame section overview.
    GFD249875Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Position the vehicle on a frame rack and anchor per manufacturer's instructions.
  5. NOTE: The rear frame section is retained by a welded joint and upper and lower frame rail reinforcements approximately midway between the leaf spring frame brackets.
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