Fuel Pump Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Explorer. 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: Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction 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.

WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

Remove the fuel tank. Refer to FUEL TANK .
NOTE: Make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the top off the FP module area before removing FP module lock ring.

NOTE: Carefully install the Fuel Tank Sender Unit Wrench to avoid damaging the fuel level sensor when removing the lock ring.

Using the Fuel Tank Sender Unit Wrench, remove the FP module lock ring.
NOTE: The Fuel Pump (FP) module must be handled carefully to avoid damage to the float arm.

Carefully lift the FP module out of the fuel tank allowing access and disconnect the internal fuel tube-to-FP module quick connect coupling and the transfer tube quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
NOTE: Place absorbent toweling in the immediate surrounding area in case of fuel spillage.

NOTE: Some residual fuel may remain in the FP module. Carefully drain into a suitable container.

Completely remove the FP module from the fuel tank.
Remove and discard the FP module O-ring seal.