Fuel Tank and Filler Pipe - Exploded View
4. Carefully turn the fuel tank filler cap counterclockwise approximately one-fourth turn until the thread disengages and position aside.
5. NOTE: When the fuel tank is completely full, this step will remove approximately one-eighth of the fuel from the fuel tank.
NOTE: The Fuel Draining Hose must be inserted into the fuel tank filler pipe until the fitting on the end of the hose enters into the fuel tank spout,
opening the safety valve allowing fuel tank drainage. Carefully remove the hose using a gentle agitating motion to avoid detaching the hose from
the fitting.
Insert the Fuel Draining Hose into the fuel tank filler pipe.
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Attach the Fuel Storage Tanker to the Fuel Draining Hose and remove as much fuel as possible from the fuel tank and filler pipe, lowering the
fuel level below the fuel level sensor mounting flange.
Taurus and Sable
6. Remove the rear seat lower cushion.
Taurus X
7. Release the 2 load floor support brackets and position the load floor upward.
All vehicles
8. Remove the fuel level sensor access cover.
9. NOTE: Clean the fuel level sensor connections, couplings, flange surfaces and the immediate surrounding area of any dirt or foreign material.
Disconnect the fuel level sensor electrical connector.
10. NOTE: Place absorbent toweling in the immediate surrounding area in case of fuel spillage.
NOTE: Carefully install the Fuel Tank Sender Unit Wrench to avoid damaging the fuel level sensor when removing the lock ring.
Install the Fuel Tank Sender Unit Wrench, remove and discard the fuel level sensor lock ring.
11. NOTE: The fuel level sensor must be handled carefully to avoid damage to the float arm.
Carefully lift the fuel level sensor out of the fuel tank allowing access and disconnect the quick connect coupling.
12. Remove the fuel level sensor from the fuel tank.
13. NOTE: During installation, apply clean engine oil to the O-ring seal.
Remove and discard the fuel level sensor O-ring seal.
14. NOTE: Make sure to install a new fuel level sensor lock ring and O-ring seal.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
