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WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Pickup, 2007 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2007 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2007 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 AND LIFTING article.
Disconnect both battery ground cables. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
Drain the fuel conditioning module by removing the drain plug.
- Reinstall the drain plug once the fuel conditioning module is drained.

Fig 1: Locating Fuel/Water Separator Drain Valve

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig 2: Locating Water-In-Fuel Sensor Electrical Connector

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Disconnect the water-in-fuel sensor electrical connector.
Note the orientation of the water-in-fuel sensor locating guides.

Fig 3: Locating Water-In-Fuel Sensor Locating Guides

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Use care when removing the water-in-fuel sensor. If the sensor is damaged during removal, the fuel conditioning module cover must be removed and the module cleaned to remove any pieces of the damaged sensor.

Using an appropriate tool, turn the water-in-fuel sensor at least 45 degrees counterclockwise.
Pull the water-in-fuel sensor straight out of the fuel conditioning module.
Inspect the water-in-fuel sensor for damage. Make sure that there are no pieces broken off of the sensor.