Ford Escape: Fuel Tank and Lines / Removal and Installation - Fuel Pump and Sender Unit

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

310-123 Locking Ring, Fuel Tank TKIT-2004J-F TKIT-2005U-LM

Removal

  WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures may be present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

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

1. Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
   

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
   

1. Remove the Fuel Tank.
   

1. 1. Detach the clip and postion the wiring harness aside.
      
   2. Remove the nuts.
      Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

1. Disconnect the electrical connector and quick release coupling.
   Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00B Fuel System - General Information - 2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4, General Procedures).
   

1. NOTE: Note the position of the component before removal.

   Using the special tool remove the lock ring and the fuel pump and sender unit.
   Use Special Service Tool: 310-123  Locking Ring, Fuel Tank.

1. Lift the Fuel Pump and Sender unit slightly and disconnect the quick connector and the electrical connector.
   Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00B Fuel System - General Information - 2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4, General Procedures).
   

1. NOTICE: Take extra care not to damage the fuel tank level sensor float and arm.

   Remove and discard the O-ring.
   

Installation

1. Reconnect the electrical connector and quick connector.
   Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00B Fuel System - General Information - 2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4, General Procedures).
   

1. NOTE: Use a new seal.

   NOTE: Make sure that the seal is correctly located.

1. NOTE: Make sure that the installation marks are aligned.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.