Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
All fuel tanks
- Remove the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to Fuel Tank - Midship or Fuel Tank - Aft-of-Axle .
- Place the fuel tank on a suitable work surface.
- Remove the fuel pump nuts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Disconnect the fuel vapor tube-to-fuel pump quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL article.
- Remove the fuel pump bolts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Remove the fuel pump and fuel pump seal.
- Discard the fuel pump seal.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new fuel pump seal.
Aft-of-axle fuel tank
Midship fuel tank
All fuel tanks