Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cab & Chassis. 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 component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
WARNING:
Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. Before repairing or disconnecting any of the fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spraying of fuel, causing personal injury or a fire hazard.
- Remove the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to FUEL TANK - AFT OF AXLE .
- Clean the area around the fuel pump mounting flange.
- Remove the 6 bolts from the fuel pump module.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Completely remove the fuel pump module from the fuel tank.
- Remove and discard the fuel pump module gasket.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
The fuel tank must be drained completely. Upon removal of the fuel pump module, the tank must be inspected for contamination.
CAUTION:
The fuel pump module must be handled carefully to avoid damage to the float arm.
CAUTION:
Inspect the surfaces of the fuel pump 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 fuel pump module or fuel tank if the gasket contact area is bent, scratched or corroded.
CAUTION:
Make sure to install a new fuel pump module gasket.