Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Ford Pickup, 2006 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2006 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2006 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: This procedure is for gasoline applications only.

NOTE: The fuel tank must be drained completely. Upon removal of the fuel pump (FP) module, the tank must be inspected for contamination.

Remove the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to FUEL TANK - AFT-OF-AXLE or FUEL TANK - AUXILIARY .

CAUTION: Clean the fuel tank of any dirt or foreign material before servicing the fuel pump (FP) module. In extreme dirt or dusty conditions it may be necessary to wash the fuel tank using a water hose. Before removing the FP module, make sure that there is no residual dirt or foreign material around the FP module flange. If dirt or foreign material enter the fuel tank, damage to the FP module or other fuel system components may occur.

Clean the area around the FP mounting flange.
Remove the 6 bolts from the FP module.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

CAUTION: The fuel pump (FP) module must be handled carefully to avoid damage to the float arm.

Completely remove the FP module from the fuel tank.

NOTE: Inspect the surfaces of the FP module flange and fuel tank gasket contact surfaces. Do not polish or adjust the gasket contact area of the fuel tank flange or the fuel tank. Install a new FP module or fuel tank if the gasket contact area is bent, scratched or corroded or fuel leakage could occur.

NOTE: Make sure to install a new FP module gasket or fuel leakage could occur.

Remove and discard the FP module gasket.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.