Mustang

1. Install memory saver, then disconnect battery negative cable.

2. Remove fuel system pressure as follows:

^ Remove schrader valve cap and attach EFI/CFI fuel pressure gauge.

^ Slowly open manual valve on fuel pressure gauge to relieve fuel system pressure.

3. Completely drain fuel tank. It may be necessary to disconnect fuel filler hose to drain fuel tank.

4. Remove fuel filler pipe retainers from gas cap side of fuel filler pipe.

5. Raise and support vehicle.





6. Remove screw retaining fuel filler pipe retainer to fuel tank flange.Refer to Figure 10.

7. Remove fuel filler pipe rubber weather boot from inner fender well. See Figure 10.

8. Support fuel tank with adjustable jack.





9. Disconnect fuel pump electrical connector. See Figure 11.

10. Remove fuel tank straps retaining bolts.

11. Slightly lower fuel tank.





12. With an assistant's help, remove filler pipe from fuel tank. The filler pipe is friction fit into the fuel tank, the filler pipe will have to be walked out of the fuel tank. See Figure 12.





13. Disconnect fuel supply, return and vapor lines. See Figure 13.





14. Disconnect fuel sender electrical connector. Refer to Figure 14.

15. Remove fuel tank from vehicle.

16. Clean area around fuel sender to prevent foreign material from entering fuel tank.

17. Place alignment mark across fuel sender and fuel tank. This will assure correct alignment of fuel sender during assembly.

18. Remove fuel sender lock-ring. See Figure 14.

19. Remove and discard fuel sender.

20. Remove and discard fuel sender seal.

21. Lubricate and install new fuel sender seal.

22. Install new fuel sender. Align mark made during disassembly. Tighten lock ring until it contact stops.

23. Connect fuel sender electrical connector.

24. Raise fuel tank enough to connect fuel lines.

25. Connect fuel supply, return and vapor lines.

26. Install fuel filler pipe in fuel tank.

27. Position fuel tank in installed position.

28. Install fuel tank straps. Tighten retaining bolts to 30-40 Nm (22-30 lb/ft).

29. Remove adjustable jack.

30. Connect fuel pump electrical connector.

31. Install fuel filler pipe rubber weather boot to inner fender well.

32. Install screw retaining fuel filler pipe retainer to fuel tank flange. Tighten screw to 7.3-9.0 Nm (65-80 lb/in).

33. Lower vehicle.

34. Install fuel filler pipe retainers to gas cap side of fuel filler pipe.

35. Fill fuel tank.

36. Connect battery negative cable, then remove memory saver.

37. Start and run engine.

38. Raise vehicle.

39. Inspect fuel system for leaks.

40. Lower vehicle.