Flexible Fuel Sensor: Service and Repair
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIREDDescription
- Fuel Line Disconnect Tool (3/8 inch)
Tool Number
- 310-041 (T90T-9550-C)
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Perform Fuel Charging System Pre-Service Procedure and Fuel Pressure Release procedure.
WARNING: DO NOT MODIFY THE FLEXIBLE FUEL SYSTEM CONFIGURATION OR COMPONENTS, OR REPLACE COMPONENTS WITH PARTS NOT SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR USE WITH FUEL METHANOL OR FUEL ETHANOL. FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS SPECIALLY-DESIGNED THE MATERIALS, COMPONENTS AND SYSTEM CONFIGURATION FOR METHANOL-FUELED OR ETHANOL-FUELED VEHICLES AND EACH PARTICULAR SYSTEM IS PRECISELY CALIBRATED FOR EFFICIENT OPERATION. THE USE OF DIFFERENT PARTS OR MATERIALS COULD PRODUCE AN UNTESTED CONFIGURATION THAT COULD RESULT IN FIRE, PERSONAL INJURY OR ENGINE DAMAGE.
2. Disconnect flexible fuel sensor electrical connector.
3. Raise vehicle on hoist.
4. Remove RH front tire and wheel assembly.
5. Remove fuel line retaining clip and fuel line from fuel mixer (9S301) at inlet hose, using Fuel Line Disconnect Tool (3/8 inch) 310-041 (T90T-9550-C).
6. Remove retainer and disconnect flexible fuel sensor outlet hose using Fuel Line Disconnect Tool (3/8 inch) 310-041 (T90T-9550-C).
WARNING: COVER VALVE WITH SHOP CLOTH TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL FUEL SPRAY INTO EYES.
7. Remove fuel supply and return hose from flexible fuel sensor bracket retaining clip. Remove bracket-to-frame rail retaining bolts and flexible fuel sensor 1 mixer. Remove bracket assembly from vehicle.
8. Loosen retainer clamp and disconnect fuel mixer outlet tube from flexible fuel sensor using Fuel Line Disconnect Tool (3/8 inch) 310-041 (T90T-9550-C).
9. Remove bolts and remove flexible fuel sensor from bracket
10. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten flexible fuel sensor-to-bracket bolts to 3-4 Nm (27-35 lb-in). Tighten fuel mixer retaining clamp to 5.8-9.3 Nm (52-82 lb-in). Tighten flexible fuel sensor / mixer and bracket-to-frame bolts to 8-11 Nm (71-97 lb-in). Tighten the wheel lug nuts to 115-142 Nm (85-104 lb-ft). Perform Fuel Charging System Post-Service Procedures.