Water-In-Fuel Sensor - 6.0L Diesel: Removal

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.

All vehicles

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Disconnect both battery ground cables. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Drain the fuel conditioning module by removing the drain plug.
- Reinstall the drain plug once the fuel conditioning module is drained.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Drain Plug
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the water-in-fuel sensor electrical connector.

Fig 2: Locating Water-In-Fuel Sensor Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Note the orientation of the water-in-fuel sensor locating guides.

Fig 3: Locating Water-In-Fuel Sensor Locating Guides
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Use care when removing the water-in-fuel sensor. If the sensor is damaged during removal, the fuel conditioning module cover must be removed and the module cleaned to remove any pieces of the damaged sensor.

Using an appropriate tool, turn the water-in-fuel sensor at least 45 degrees counterclockwise.
Pull the water-in-fuel sensor straight out of the fuel conditioning module.
Inspect the water-in-fuel sensor for damage. Make sure that there are no pieces broken off of the sensor.

Vehicles with a damaged sensor

Disconnect the fuel tubes from the fuel conditioning module. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .

Fig 4: Locating Fuel Tubes
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the screws and manifold cover.

Fig 5: Locating Manifold Cover Screws
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Clean the inside of the fuel conditioning module, making sure that any loose pieces of the water-in-fuel sensor are removed.