Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and can be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
WARNING:
Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel lines or fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
NOTE:
During the repair or replacement of fuel-related components, all liquid and vapor fuel openings shall be capped, taped or otherwise appropriately protected to prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. All caps, tape and other protective materials shall be removed prior to installation.
- Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Remove the snap ring, the fuel pressure damper and the O-ring seal.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new fuel pulse damper O-ring seal and lubricate it with clean engine oil.
CAUTION:
Use an O-ring seal that is made of special fuel-resistant material. Use of an ordinary O-ring seal can cause the fuel system to leak. Do not reuse the O-ring seal.