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Fuel Pump: Installation

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  1. Clean the fuel pump mounting flange and the fuel tank mounting surface.
  2. Install a new fuel pump mounting gasket.
  3. Install the fuel pump and sender assembly with the float toward the rear of the tank. Align the arrows molded into the tank and flange.
  4. Install the locking ring while compressing the pump assembly into the tank.
  5. Using the special tool, tighten the fuel pump assembly locking ring retainer ring until it locks in place.
    Fig 1: Tightening Fuel Pump Assembly Locking Ring Retainer Ring
    G03276558Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to FUEL TANK .