Expedition 4WD V8-5.4L VIN 5 (2006)
Fuel Temperature Sensor: Service and Repair
FUEL RAIL PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE (FRPT) SENSOR
Removal and Installation
WARNING:
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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 can be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
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Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. Before working on or disconnecting any of the
fuel lines or fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal
injury.
1. Release the fuel system pressure.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Disconnect the fuel rail pressure and temperature (FRPT) sensor electrical and vacuum connectors.
4. Remove the 2 bolts and the FRPT sensor and discard the O-ring seal.
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To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
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Install a new O-ring seal.
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Lubricate the new O-ring seal prior to installation.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
