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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 mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
WARNING: 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.
WARNING: 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.

All vehicles 

  1. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Release the fuel tank filler cap and position aside.
    4. CAUTION: Upon removing the special tool, the fitting on the end of the hose can become detained by the one-way flapper valve. Carefully remove the hose using a gentle agitating motion to avoid detaching the hose from the fitting.
    NOTE: The special tool must be inserted into the fuel tank filler pipe until the fitting on the end of the hose enters into the fuel tank spout, opening the one-way flapper valve.
  4. Insert the special tool into the fuel tank filler pipe.
    5. Fig 1: Inserting Special Tool (310-102) Into Fuel Tank Filler Pipe
    GF0029428Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: This step will remove approximately 1/8 tank of the fuel from a completely full fuel tank and the majority of any residual fuel in the fuel tank filler pipe.
  5. Attach the fuel storage tanker to the special tool and remove as much fuel as possible from the fuel tank and fuel tank filler pipe.
  6. Remove the rear seat lower cushion. For additional information, refer to SEATING .
  7. Position aside the carpet and/or any insulation covering the FP module access cover.

    8. Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles 

  8. Remove the 4 screws and the FP module access cover.
    • To install, tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).
    9. Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Pump Module Access Cover & Screws
    GF0030148Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All wheel drive (AWD) vehicles 

  9. Remove the 3 screws and the FP module access cover.
    • To install, tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).
    10. Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Pump Module Access Cover & Screws
    GF0030149Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  10. Disconnect the FP module electrical connector.
    11. Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Pump Module Electrical Connector
    GF0030150Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the fuel supply tube-to-FP module quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
    12. Fig 5: Identifying Fuel Supply Tube-To-Fuel Pump Module Quick Connect Coupling
    GF0030151Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Place absorbent pads on the floor pan in the immediate area in case of fuel spills. Carefully remove the FP module from the vehicle to avoid fuel spillage inside the vehicle.
  12. Using the special tool, remove the FP module lock ring retainer.
    13. Fig 6: Identifying Special Tool (310-123)
    GF0030152Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    AWD vehicles 

  13. Carefully lift the FP module out of the fuel tank enough to access and release the fuel crossover tube-to-FP module quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .

    14. All vehicles 

    CAUTION: The FP module must be handled carefully to avoid damage to the float arm.
    CAUTION: The FP module will have residual fuel remaining internally, drain into a suitable container.
  14. Completely remove the FP module from the fuel tank.
    15. CAUTION: Inspect the mating surfaces of the FP module flange and the 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 FP module or fuel tank if the O-ring seal contact area is bent, scratched or corroded.
    CAUTION: Make sure to install a new FP module O-ring seal. Install a new lock ring if it is bent, damaged or corroded.
    NOTE: To install, apply clean engine oil to the O-ring seal.
  15. Remove and discard the FP module O-ring seal.
  16. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Make sure the alignment tab on the FP module and the fuel tank meet before tightening the FP module lock ring.
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