Fuel Pump: Service and Repair

WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.

CAUTION: Fuel supply lines will remain pressurized for long periods of time after engine shut down. This pressure must be relieved before servicing of the fuel system is begun. A valve is provided on the throttle body for this purpose. Remove the air cleaner and relieve system pressure by using Rotunda pressure gauge tool T80L-9974-A or equivalent and drain the system through the drain tube.

Fuel Tank Lockring Wrench:

Special Tool(s)

REMOVAL

1. Remove the fuel tank.
2. Clean the area around the fuel pump mounting flange.






3. Using the Fuel Tank Locking Wrench, remove the fuel pump locking retainer ring.






4. Remove the fuel pump module from the fuel tank.

CAUTION: The fuel pump must be handled carefully to prevent damage to the float arm and filter.

5. Remove and discard the fuel pump mounting gasket.

INSTALLATION

1. Clean the fuel pump mounting flange and the fuel tank mounting surface. Apply a light coat of Premium Long Life Grease XG-1-C or -K or equivalent meeting Ford Specification ESA-M1C75-B to the mounting gasket to hold it in position during installation.
2. Install the fuel pump mounting gasket.






3. Carefully install the fuel pump module into the fuel tank, being careful not to damage the float rod.






4. Position the top flange on the fuel tank. Install the fuel pump locking retainer ring and hand tighten.
5. Using the Fuel Tank Locking Wrench, tighten the retainer ring against the stops.
6. Install the fuel tank.