Fuel Pump Driver Module (FPDM): Removal
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The fuel pump driver modules are located on top of the fuel tank.
NOTE:
This procedure is considered a major service repair. For Ford warranty coverage, the vehicle must be returned to the Multimatic vehicle assembly and repair facility.
- Drain the fuel tank. Refer to: Fuel Tank Draining .
- Remove the rear frame structure and powertrain. Refer to: Rear Frame Structure and Powertrain .
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- Loosen the clamp.
- Remove the bolts and the fuel tank filler pipe.
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- Remove the lower bolts.
- Loosen the top bolt and position aside the left bracket.
- Remove the bolts and the LH access panel.
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- Remove the lower bolts.
- Loosen the top bolt and position aside the right bracket.
- Remove the bolts and the RH access panel.
- Remove the engine mounts. Refer to: Engine Mount LH . Refer to: Engine Mount RH .
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NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.
- Remove the nut.
- Remove the bolts, the bracket and detach the A/C compressor outlet line.
- Remove the bolts and the engine bulkhead panel.
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- Disconnect the fuel pump driver module electrical connectors.
- Remove the left fuel pump driver module ground bolt and nut, then move the wire harness out of the way.
- Release the retaining tabs, remove the left fuel pump driver module, then remove the right fuel pump driver module from the bracket and position aside.
- Remove the ground bolt and nut, then remove the fuel pump driver module.