Fuel Pump and Sender Unit

Removal

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

1. Drain the fuel tank.
   Refer to: Fuel Tank Draining (310-00A Fuel System - General Information - 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (88kW/120PS) - Sigma, General Procedures).
   

1. Remove the rear seat cushion.
   Refer to: Rear Seat Cushion (501-10 Seating, Removal and Installation).
   

1. NOTICE: The Fuel Pump Module must be handled carefully to avoid damage to the float arm.

   NOTE: Clean the Fuel Pump Module connections, couplings, flange surfaces and the immediate surrounding are of any dirt or foreign material.

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

   Special Tool(s) : 310-123 Locking Ring, Fuel Tank

1. NOTE: Inspect the surfaces of the Fuel Pump Module flange and fuel tank O-ring seal contact surfaces. Do not polish or adjust the O-ring seal contact area of the fuel tank flange or the fuel tank. Install a new Fuel Pump Module or fuel tank if the O-ring seal contact area is bent, scratched or corroded.

   NOTE: Remove and discard the Fuel Pump Module O-ring seal.

Installation

1. NOTE: Make sure to install a new Fuel Pump Module O-ring seal.

   NOTE: Make sure the Fuel Pump (FP) module is installed in its original position before tightening the Fuel Pump (FP) module lock ring.

   To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

Copyright © Ford Motor Company