Removal and Installation

WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and can ignite. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.

WARNING: This procedure involves fuel handling. Be prepared for fuel spillage at all times and always observe fuel handling precautions. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.

CAUTION: If the liquid or vapor tube is damaged (torn, holes or delaminated) the affected tube assembly must be installed new. Do not use aftermarket sleeving. Do not re-adhere loose sleeving material.

CAUTION: When reusing liquid or vapor tube connectors, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube. Apply clean engine oil to the end of the tube before inserting the tube into the connector.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
Remove the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to FUEL TANK .
Press the quick connect coupling release tab and disconnect the fuel tube. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .

Fig 1: Disconnecting Fuel Tube
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Make sure that the float, arm or flange are not damaged while removing the fuel pump module.

Fig 2: Removing Fuel Pump Module

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using a suitable fuel pump lock ring remover, rotate the lock ring counterclockwise and remove the fuel pump module.
- Discard the locking ring and seal.

CAUTION: Inspect the surfaces of the fuel pump module flange and fuel tank O-ring contact surfaces. Do not polish or adjust the O-ring contact area of the fuel pump flange or the fuel tank. Install a new fuel pump module or the fuel tank if the O-ring contact area is bent, scratched or corroded.

CAUTION: Make sure to install a new fuel pump module O-ring and lock ring.

NOTE: Lubricate the fuel tube quick connect coupling with clean engine oil. Align the fuel tube and the quick connect coupling and press together until an audible click is heard and then pull on the fittings to make sure they are fully engaged.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.