Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

Disconnect both battery ground cables. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Open the fuel/water separator drain valve to release the fuel pressure.

Fig 1: Opening Fuel/Water Separator Drain Valve
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector.
- Disconnect the fuel warmer electrical connector.
- Disconnect the water-in-fuel electrical connector.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors
  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.
2. Press in the retaining clips and release the fuel hoses.
  
  Fig 3: Disconnecting Fuel Hoses
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the mounting nuts and the fuel conditioning module.

Fig 4: Removing Mounting Nuts And Fuel Conditioning Module
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.