Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln LS. 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 may 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 to prevent accidental spraying of fuel, which can cause personal injury or a fire hazard.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
- Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Remove the cowl vent screen. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
- Disconnect the fuel pressure sensor electrical connector and vacuum tube.
- Remove the 2 bolts and the fuel pressure sensor.
- To install, tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).
- Inspect the O-ring seal.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil.