Taurus X FWD V6-3.5L (2008)
21. CAUTION: The fuel pump (FP) module must be handled carefully to avoid damage to the float arm.
Carefully lift the FP module out of the fuel tank allowing access and disconnect the FP module internal quick connect coupling(s).
22. Completely remove the FP module from the fuel tank.
23. NOTE:
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Inspect the surfaces of the FP module flange and 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 FP module or fuel tank if the O-ring seal contact area is bent, scratched or corroded.
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To install, apply clean engine oil to the O-ring seal.
Remove and discard the FP module O-ring seal.
24. NOTE: Make sure to install a new FP module O-ring seal and lock ring.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Make sure the alignment arrows on the fuel pump module and the fuel tank meet before tightening the fuel pump module lock ring.
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Tighten the fuel pump lock ring until it meets the stop tabs on the fuel tank.
