Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Ford Pickup, 2006 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2006 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2006 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .

WARNING: Smoking or open flame of any type must not be present when working near fuel or fuel vapor.

Disconnect both battery ground cables. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Open the fuel/water separator drain valve to release the fuel pressure.

Fig 1: Locating Fuel/Water Separator Drain Valve
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector.
- Disconnect the water-in-fuel electrical connector.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Water-In-Fuel Electrical Connector
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the fuel hoses.
1. Remove the fuel hose retaining clips and discard. Disconnect the fuel hoses from the fuel pump. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
2. Press in the retaining clips and release the fuel hoses. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
  
  Fig 3: Locating Fuel Hoses
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the mounting nuts and the fuel conditioning module.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Locating Mounting Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.