Fuel Pump and Sender Unit: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation steps.

Remove the fuel tank. Refer to: Fuel Tank .
NOTE: To avoid introducing contamination into the fuel tank use compressed air to clean the Fuel Pump and Sender Unit connections, couplings, flange surfaces and the immediate surrounding area of any dirt or foreign material.

Disconnect the electrical connector, the fuel feed quick release coupling and fuel vapor tube quick release coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .

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Using the lock ring tool, unlock and remove the Fuel Pump and Sender unit lock ring. Use Special Service Tool: 310-123 Locking Ring, Fuel Tank.

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AWD
1. NOTE: The Fuel Pump and Sender Unit must be handled carefully to avoid damage to the float arm and filter.
  
  Carefully lift the Fuel Pump and Sender Unit out of the fuel tank enough to access the internal fuel tube-to-Fuel Pump and Sender Unit quick release coupling.
2. Disconnect the internal fuel tube-to-Fuel Pump and Sender Unit quick release coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
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All vehicles
NOTE: If the Fuel Pump and Sender Unit does not clear the fuel tank opening, insert a screwdriver into the empty rod hole and slightly pull the screwdriver inboard until the Fuel Pump and Sender Unit aligns with the fuel tank opening.

NOTE: Some residual fuel may remain in the Fuel Pump and Sender Unit. Carefully drain into a suitable container.

NOTE: The Fuel Pump and Sender Unit must be handled carefully to avoid damage to the float arm and filter.

NOTE: Inspect the mating surfaces of the Fuel Pump and Sender Unit flange and fuel tank O-ring seal contact surfaces. Wipe clean with a lint free towel. Install a new Fuel Pump and Sender Unit or fuel tank if the O-ring seal contact area is bent, scratched or corroded.

Completely remove the Fuel Pump and Sender Unit from the fuel tank, and remove and discard the Fuel Pump and Sender Unit ring.

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