Special Tool(s)

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SPECIAL TOOL REFERENCE TABLE

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.	Fuel Storage Tanker 164-R3202 or equivalent
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.	Fuel Tank Sender Unit Wrench 310-123

WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: For (Front Wheel Drive (FWD)) vehicles with an inaccurate or inoperable fuel gauge, follow the instructions for draining a fuel tank with more than three-fourths of a tank of fuel.

NOTE: For (All-Wheel Drive (AWD)) vehicles with an inaccurate or inoperable fuel gauge, follow the instructions for draining a fuel tank with more than one-half of a tank of fuel.

All vehicles

Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (2.5L), REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (3.0L) and REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (3.5L) .
Remove the rear seat lower cushion. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles with more than three-fourths tank of fuel
Install the supplemental refueling adapter and a length of semi-rigid fuel drain tube into the Easy Fuel™ (capless) fuel tank filler pipe until the tube enters the fuel tank.
NOTE: The supplemental refueling adapter is located in the luggage compartment.

Fig 1: Installing Supplemental Refueling Adapter & Semi-Rigid Fuel Drain Tube Into Easy Fuel™ Fuel Tank Filler Pipe
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Attach the Fuel Storage Tanker to the fuel drain tube and remove one-fourth (approximately 4 gallons) of fuel from the tank.
NOTE: This step will remove approximately one-fourth tank of the fuel from a completely full fuel tank and the majority of any residual fuel in the fuel tank filler pipe, lowering the fuel level below the Fuel Pump (FP) module mounting flange.

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles with more than one-half tank of fuel
Install the supplemental refueling adapter and a length of semi-rigid fuel drain tube into the Easy Fuel™ (capless) fuel tank filler pipe until the tube enters the fuel tank.
NOTE: The supplemental refueling adapter is located in the luggage compartment.

Fig 2: Installing Supplemental Refueling Adapter And Semi-Rigid Fuel Drain Tube Into Easy Fuel™ Fuel Tank Filler Pipe
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Attach the Fuel Storage Tanker to the fuel drain tube and remove one-half (approximately 9 gallons) of fuel from the tank.
NOTE: This step is to remove approximately one-half tank of the fuel from a completely full fuel tank, lowering the fuel level below the FP module mounting flange.

FWD vehicles
Remove the 4 screws and the FP module access cover.

Fig 3: Locating FP Module Access Cover Screws (FWD)
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AWD vehicles
Remove the 3 screws and the FP module access cover.

Fig 4: Locating FP Module Access Cover Screws (AWD)
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All vehicles
Disconnect the FP module electrical connector.
NOTE: Clean the FP module connections, couplings, flange surfaces and the immediate surrounding area of any dirt or foreign material.

Fig 5: Locating FP Module Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the fuel tube-to-FP module quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to Quick Connect Coupling .
NOTE: Place absorbent toweling in the immediate surrounding area in case of fuel spillage.

Fig 6: Locating Fuel Tube-To-FP Module Quick Connect Coupling
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Install the Fuel Tank Sender Unit Wrench, remove the FP module lock ring.
- Discard the FP module O-ring seal.
NOTE: Make sure to install a new FP module O-ring seal.

Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Tank Sender Unit Wrench
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Position the FP module aside and insert the tube from the fuel storage tanker into the FP module aperture and drain as much fuel from the fuel tank as possible.
NOTE: The Fuel Pump (FP) module must be handled carefully to avoid damage to the float arm.

Fig 8: Inserting Tube From Fuel Storage Tanker Into FP Module Aperture & Drain
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AWD vehicles
Remove the 3 screws and the fuel level sensor access cover.

Fig 9: Locating Fuel Level Sensor Access Cover Screws
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Disconnect the fuel level sensor electrical connector.
NOTE: Clean the fuel level sensor electrical connector, flange surface and the immediate surrounding area of any dirt or foreign material.

Fig 10: Locating Fuel Level Sensor Electrical Connector
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Release the lock tab and rotate the fuel level sensor counterclockwise approximately one-fourth turn, lift and position aside.
NOTE: Place absorbent toweling in the immediate surrounding area in case of fuel spillage.

Fig 11: Releasing Lock Tab & Rotating Fuel Level Sensor
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Insert the tube from the Fuel Storage Tanker into the fuel level sensor aperture and drain the remainder of the fuel from the fuel tank.

Fig 12: Inserting Tube From Fuel Storage Tanker Into Fuel Level Sensor Aperture
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