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Special Tool(s)

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FUEL TANK DRAINING SPECIAL TOOL DESCRIPTION

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 Fuel Drain Hose 310-102
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 Fuel Storage Tanker 164-R3202 or equivalent
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 Fuel Sender Wrench 310-069
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or 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 can result in 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 components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
WARNING: This procedure involves fuel handling. Be prepared for spillage at all times and always observe fuel handling precautions. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
  1. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE  in this article.
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES
    3. NOTE: This step will drain approximately l/8th of the fuel when the fuel tank is full.
    Fig 1: Inserting Special Tool (310-102) Into Fuel Tank Filler Pipe
    G03957646Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Insert the special tool into the fuel tank filler pipe until it reaches the fuel tank spout.
  4. Attach the Fuel Storage Tanker to the Fuel Drain Hose and remove any residual fuel in the fuel tank filler pipe.
  5. Remove the rear seat bottom and any insulation padding covering the fuel module access cover. For additional information, refer to SEATING .
  6. Remove the fuel pump module and fuel transfer pump access covers.
    Fig 2: Locating Fuel Pump Access Covers
    G03986098Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the fuel transfer pump module.
    Fig 3: Locating Electrical Connector At Fuel Transfer Pump Module
    G03997877Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Loosen the right fuel tank support strap approximately one inch.
    Fig 4: Loosening Right Fuel Tank Support Strap
    G03997878Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Loosen the left fuel tank support strap approximately one inch.
    Fig 5: Loosening Left Fuel Tank Support Strap
    G03997879Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Using the special tool, remove the fuel transfer pump lock ring.
    Fig 6: Removing/Installing Fuel Transfer Pump Lock Ring Using Special Tool
    G03997880Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Using the special tool and the Fuel Storage Tanker special tool, drain the fuel from the RH side of the fuel tank.
    Fig 7: Draining Fuel From RH Side Of Fuel Tank
    G03997881Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Disconnect the electrical connector on the fuel pump module.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Electrical Connector On Fuel Pump Module
    G03997882Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Using the special tool, remove the fuel pump module lock ring.
    Fig 9: Removing/Installing Fuel Transfer Pump Lock Ring Using Special Tool
    G03997880Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Using the special tool and the Fuel Storage Tanker special tool, drain the fuel from the LH side of the fuel tank.
Fig 10: Draining Fuel From LH Side Of Fuel Tank
G03997884Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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