Sable V6-183 3.0L VIN U FI (1998)
Fuel Gauge Sender: Service and Repair
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED
Description
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Fuel Tank Sender wrench
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Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI) Fuel Pressure Gauge
Tool Number
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310-002 (T74P-9275-A)
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310-012 (T80L-9974-B)
REMOVAL
1. Remove fuel tank.
2. Remove any dirt that has accumulated around fuel pump module retaining flange.
3. Turn fuel pump module locking retainer ring counterclockwise using Fuel Tank Sender Wrench 310-002 (T74P-9275-A) and remove fuel pump
module locking retainer ring.
4. Pull fuel pump module sender plate up out of fuel tank until locking tabs for fuel pump module are accessible. Reach through fuel pump module
opening, squeeze both locking tabs together and remove fuel pump module from fuel tank.
5. Remove O-ring seal and discard.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean fuel pump module retaining flange, fuel tank mounting surface and seal ring groove.
2. Apply a light coating of Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-BA on a new O-ring seal to
hold it in place during assembly and install O-ring in seal ring groove.
3. Install fuel pump module carefully into fuel tank to make sure that filter, hoses and float rod are not damaged or binding. Align fuel pump module
and fuel tank retainer and push fuel pump module into fuel tank retainer. A definite click will be heard when the two tabs on fuel pump module
engage the fuel tank retainer. The fuel pump module must be snapped in the retainer with both tabs. Pull on fuel pump module to make sure it is
fully engaged. Install fuel pump module sender plate to fuel tank, being careful that locating keys are in keyways and O-ring seal remains in place.
4. Hold assembly in place and install fuel pump module locking retainer ring finger-tight. Make sure that all locking tabs are under fuel pump module
locking retainer ring tabs.
5. Secure fuel pump module unit by rotating fuel pump module locking retainer ring clockwise using Fuel Tank Sender Wrench 310-002
(T74P-9275-A) until fuel pump module locking retainer ring contacts the stops.