Montego AWD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2005)
Fuel Temperature Sensor: Service and Repair
FUEL RAIL PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE 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 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 working on or disconnecting any of the
fuel tubes or fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal
injury.
1. Release the fuel system pressure.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Disconnect the fuel rail pressure and temperature sensor electrical connector.
4. Disconnect the fuel rail pressure and temperature sensor vacuum connector.
5. Remove the 2 bolts and the fuel rail pressure and temperature sensor.
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To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil.