Does anyone have some instructions on how to remove the fuel line in order to replace the #3 COP on a 2001Super Crew F150. I have replaced other COPs before but I have never had to remove the fuel line, but this one is under the fuel line and I cant get to it. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

 

You don't have to remove the fuel rail. Twist and bend the coil towards the passenger's side of the engine compartment, the boot flexes enough to let it scoot under the rail.

 

Thanks, but my problem is actually with removing the bolt holding the COP in place. I do not have enough room to get a socket on it since it is directly under the fuel rail and unlike the other COPs there is some sort of regulator/expansion on the line that is directly above the bolt and severly cuts down on the room available to manuver. It seems there is only enough space for the socket to fit on the bolt. I even tried using a swivel socket and there just doesen't seem to be enough room to remove the bolt.

Is there a special socket or tool that can reach under the rail? what do you use?

Thanks again.

 

what is a COP? sorry just not familiar with that anacronym
-Patrick

 

It stands for coil over plug. Its the coil that sits on top of the spark plug.

 

great thanks!

 

What year is your truck? I did the plugs on my 02 4.6l f150 last year. I didn't need to remove the fuel rail. I did however unplug the electrical connector to the injectors as I did each one. It gave me more room to work with. I can't remember but I may have also used a swivel to access it.

 

I use a 1/4 7mm swivel socket to take the bolts out for the coils when I do them. You dont have to move the fuel rail to get at any of them. It is a little easier to take the injector connectors off though while in there. It just gives you some more room.

 

I use a 1/4" drive 7mm chrome swivel socket and a long extension. Disconnecting the injectors to get a little more room helps as well.

 

Thanks for the suggestions. I will try using a 1/4" drive and 7mm socket.