Water-In-Fuel Sensor - 6.7L Diesel
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup, 2012 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2012 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2012 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motorcraft® SAE 15W-40 Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil XO-15W40-QSD (US); CXO-15W40-LSD12 (Canada) |
WSS-M2C171-E |
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Water-in-fuel sensor connector (part of 14405) |
| 2 | 9T321 | Water-in-fuel sensor |
| 3 | 9G270 | Fuel conditioning module filter cover |
WARNING:
Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an 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 may result in serious 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 component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
- Disconnect the water in fuel sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the water-in-fuel sensor.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Lubricate the water-in-fuel sensor O-ring with clean motor oil.
NOTE:
When the water-in-fuel sensor is removed, fuel can continue to drain from the fuel conditioning module until the sensor is installed.