Flex AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
6. Connect the Fuel Storage Tanker to the FP module outlet fitting and remove approximately one-fourth of the fuel (from a completely full tank),
lowering the fuel level below the FP module mounting flange.
7. NOTE: Carefully install the Fuel Tank Sender Unit Wrench to avoid damaging the FP module when removing the lock ring.
Using the Fuel Tank Sender Unit Wrench, remove the FP module lock ring.
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Discard the FP module lock ring.
8. NOTICE: The Fuel Pump (FP) module must be handled carefully to avoid damage to the float arm.
Carefully lift the FP module out of the fuel tank allowing access and disconnect the internal fuel tube-to-FP module quick connect coupling.
9. NOTE: Some residual fuel may remain in the FP module. Carefully drain into a suitable container.
Completely remove the FP module from the fuel tank.
10. NOTE: Inspect the surfaces of the FP module flange and 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.
NOTE: To install, apply clean engine oil to the O-ring seal.
Remove and discard the FP module O-ring seal.
11. NOTE: Make sure to install a new FP module O-ring seal and lock ring.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Make sure the alignment arrows on the FP module and the fuel tank meet before tightening the FP module lock ring.
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Tighten the FP lock ring until it meets the stop tabs on the fuel tank.
