Taurus V6-182 3.0L FF (1995)
Flexible Fuel Sensor: Service and Repair
WARNING: Do not modify the fuel system configuration or components, or replace components with parts not specially designed for use with fuel
methanol. Ford Motor Company has specially-designed the materials, components and system configuration for methanol-fueled vehicles and each
particular system is precisely calibrated for efficient operation. The use of different parts or materials could produce an untested configuration that could
result in fire, personal injury, or could cause engine damage.
REMOVAL and INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove fuel tank filler cap and release fuel tank pressure.
3. Remove air cleaner assembly.
4. Connect fuel pressure gauge to fuel pressure relief valve on the fuel supply manifold.
5. Open the manual valve on the fuel pressure gauge to relieve fuel system pressure.
6. Disconnect flexible fuel sensor electrical connector.
7. Raise vehicle on hoist.
8. Remove RH front tire and wheel assembly.
9. Remove fuel line retaining clip and fuel line from fuel mixer at inlet hose.
WARNING: Cover valve with shop cloth to prevent accidental fuel spray into eyes.
10. Disconnect flexible fuel sensor outlet hose.
11. Remove flexible fuel sensor bracket to frame rail retaining bolts and flexible fuel sensor/mixer and bracket assembly from vehicle.
12. Loosen fuel mixer retainer clamp and disconnect fuel mixer outlet tube from flexible fuel sensor.
13. Remove flexible fuel sensor retaining bolts and flexible fuel sensor from bracket.
14. To install, reverse removal procedures. Tighten flexible fuel sensor-to-bracket bolts to 3-4 Nm (27-34 lb in). Tighten mixer retaining clamp to
5.8-9.3 Nm (51-82 lb in). Tighten flexible fuel sensor/mixer and bracket-to frame fasteners to 8-11 Nm (70-97 lb in). Tighten the wheel hub bolt
nuts to 115-142 Nm (85-105 lb ft).
