Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to FUEL TANK .
- Disconnect the pressure transducer electrical connector on the top rear corner of the fuel tank and release the 2 harness retainers from the tank.
- Clean the area around the fuel pump mounting flange.
- Remove the 6 bolts and the fuel pump.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Remove and discard the fuel pump mounting gasket.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.
WARNING:
If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
.
CAUTION:
The fuel pump must be handled carefully to avoid damage to the float arm and the filter.
CAUTION:
Inspect the surfaces of the fuel pump module flange and fuel tank seal contact surfaces. Do not polish or adjust the seal contact area of the fuel pump flange or fuel tank. Install a new fuel pump module or fuel tank if the seal contact area is bent, scratched or corroded.
CAUTION:
Make sure to install a new fuel pump module seal.
WARNING:
If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
.