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Removal and Installation

WARNING:
  1. Do not smoke or 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. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
  2. Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
  3. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. Before repairing or disconnecting any of the fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spraying of fuel causing personal injury or a fire hazard.
  4. This procedure involves fuel handling. Be prepared for spillage at all times and always observe fuel handling precautions. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.

    All vehicles 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  4. Release the fuel tank filler cap and position aside.
  5. Insert a suitable fuel drain tube into the fuel tank filler pipe until it reaches the fuel tank inlet spout.
    Fig 1: Inserting Suitable Fuel Drain Hose Into Fuel Tank Filler Pipe
    G03986097Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. NOTE: When the fuel tank is completely full, this step will remove approximately 1/8 of fuel from the fuel tank.
  6. Attach the fuel storage tanker to the fuel drain tube and remove any residual fuel in the fuel tank filler pipe.
    7. CAUTION: The fuel pump module, fuel level sensor and the fuel tank inlet spout are below the fuel level in the fuel tank when the fuel tank is completely filled. Make sure to drain any residual fuel from the fuel tank filler pipe prior to removing the fuel tank filler pipe clamp and hose.
    Fig 2: Releasing Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Hose Clamp
    G04657716Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Release the fuel tank filler pipe hose clamp.
    • To install, tighten to 3 N.m (27 lb-in).
    8. CAUTION: The fuel tank filler pipe may have some residual fuel remaining in it after draining. Upon disconnecting the fuel tank filler pipe hose, carefully drain the residual fuel into a suitable container
  8. Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe hose from the fuel tank.
  9. Insert a suitable fuel drain tube into the fuel tank inlet spout.
    Fig 3: Inserting Suitable Fuel Drain Tube Into Fuel Tank Inlet Spout
    G04657717Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. NOTE: When draining a completely full fuel tank, this step will drain most of the fuel from the RH side of the fuel tank, and partially drain the LH side of the fuel tank due to the siphoning effect from the fuel crossover tube.
  10. Attach the fuel storage tanker to the fuel drain tube and drain the fuel from the RH side of the fuel tank.

    11. Five Hundred, Montego 

  11. Remove the rear lower seat cushion.
    • Release the latches and pull upward on the rear lower seat cushion and remove.
    Fig 4: Identifying Lower Seat Cushion Releasing Latch
    G03945904Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    12. Freestyle 

  12. Position the second row seats to the forward folded position.
  13. Release the 2 load floor support brackets and position the load floor upward.
  14. Position the third row seats into the load floor.
  15. Remove the 4 load floor support-to-floor pan retaining nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 18 N.m (13 lb-ft).
  16. Remove the 2 load floor support brackets.

    17. All vehicles 

  17. Position any carpet and/or insulation covering the fuel level sensor access cover aside.
  18. Remove the fuel level sensor access cover.
  19. Clean the surrounding area of the fuel level sensor mounting flange.
  20. Disconnect the fuel level sensor electrical connector.
    21. NOTE: Place absorbent pads in the general work area in case of fuel spillage.
    Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool (310-123)
    G04657719Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the special tool and remove the fuel level sensor lock ring.
  22. Carefully lift the fuel level sensor out of the fuel tank allowing access to disconnect the crossover tube quick connect coupling.
  23. Disconnect the crossover tube-to-fuel level sensor quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to DISCONNECTION .
    24. CAUTION:
    1. The fuel level sensor must be handled carefully to avoid damage to the float arm.
    2. Carefully remove fuel level sensor from the fuel tank to avoid fuel spillage inside the vehicle.
  24. Completely remove the fuel level sensor from the fuel tank.
    25. CAUTION:
    1. Inspect the surfaces of the fuel level sensor module flange and the fuel tank. Install a new fuel level sensor or fuel tank if the O-ring seal contact surfaces are bent, scratched or corroded. Do not polish or adjust the module or fuel tank if the O-ring seal contact area is bent, scratched or corroded.
    2. Make sure to install a new fuel level sensor O-ring seal and lock ring.
    NOTE: Upon installation, apply clean engine oil to the O-ring seal.
  25. Remove the fuel level sensor O-ring seal.
  26. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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