F 350 4WD Super Duty V10-6.8L VIN V (2005)
Fuel Gauge Sender: Service and Repair
Fuel Pump Module - Steel Fuel Tank
FUEL PUMP MODULE - STEEL FUEL TANK
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 component. Highly flammable
mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can 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 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.
1. NOTE: The fuel tank must be drained completely. Upon removal of the fuel pump module, the tank must be inspected for contamination.
Remove the fuel tank.
2. Clean the area around the fuel pump mounting flange.
3. Remove the 6 bolts from the fuel pump module.
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To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
4. CAUTION: The fuel pump module must be handled carefully to avoid damage to the float arm.
Completely remove the fuel pump module from the fuel tank.
5. CAUTION:
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Inspect the surfaces of the fuel pump module flange and fuel tank gasket contact surfaces. Do not polish or adjust the gasket contact
area of the fuel tank flange or the fuel tank. Install a new fuel pump module or fuel tank if the gasket contact area is bent, scratched
or corroded.
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Make sure to install a new fuel pump module gasket.
