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.
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.
NOTE:
This procedure is for gasoline applications only.
- Remove the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to FUEL TANK - MIDSHIP .
- Clean the area around the fuel pump mounting flange.
- Using the special tool, remove the fuel pump module lock ring.
- Completely remove the fuel pump module from the fuel tank.
- Remove and discard the fuel pump module O-ring seal.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Make sure the alignment arrows on the fuel pump module and the fuel tank meet before tightening the fuel pump module lock ring.
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 O-ring seal contact surfaces. Do not polish or adjust the O-ring seal contact area of the fuel tank flange or the fuel tank. Install a new fuel pump module or fuel tank if the O-ring seal contact area is bent, scratched or corroded.
CAUTION:
Make sure to install a new fuel pump module O-ring seal and lock ring.
NOTE:
Apply clean engine oil to the O-ring seal prior to installation.