Fusion FWD L4-2.3L VIN Z (2007)
10. CAUTION: Place absorbant pads in the general work area in case of fuel spillage.
Release the lock tab, rotate the fuel level sensor counterclockwise approximately 1/4 turn and lift upward.
11. CAUTION:
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The fuel level sensor must be handled carefully to avoid damage to the float arm.
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Carefully remove the fuel level sensor from the fuel tank to avoid fuel spillage inside the vehicle.
Carefully lift and remove the fuel level sensor from the fuel tank.
12. CAUTION:
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Inspect the mating surfaces of the fuel level sensor flange and the 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 fuel level sensor or fuel tank if the O-ring seal contact
area is bent, scratched or corroded.
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Make sure to install a new fuel level sensor O-ring seal.
NOTE: To install, apply clean engine oil to the O-ring seal.
Remove and discard the fuel level sensor O-ring seal.
13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Make sure the fuel level sensor locking tab is correctly positioned.
