Taurus/Sable

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. Raise and support vehicle.





5. Disconnect fuel filler and vent hoses from fuel tank. See Figure 15.





6. Disconnect fuel supply and return lines. Refer to Figure 16.

7. Disconnect fuel pump electrical connector. See Figure 16.





8. Disconnect fuel vapor line. See Figure 17.

9. Support fuel tank with adjustable jack.

10. Remove fuel tank strap retaining bolts.

11. Remove fuel tank from vehicle.





12. Detach fuel pump wiring harness and fuel lines from fuel tank. Refer to Figure 18.

13. Clean area around fuel pump to prevent foreign material from entering fuel tank.

14. Place alignment mark across fuel pump and fuel tank. This will assure correct alignment of fuel pump during assembly.

15. Disconnect fuel pressure transducer electrical connector. See Figure 18.

16. Remove fuel pump lock-ring.

17. Remove fuel pump.

18. Remove and discard fuel pump seal.





19. Disconnect fuel sender electrical connectors. Refer to Figure 19.

20. Remove fuel sender retaining screw, then remove fuel sender. See Figure 19.

21. Install new fuel sender on fuel pump. Tighten screw to 1 Nm (9 lb/in).

22. Connect fuel sender electrical connectors. Make sure wires are routed correctly.

23. Clean fuel pump-to-gas tank mating surface.

24. Lubricate and install new fuel pump gasket.

25. Install fuel pump. Align marks made during disassembly. Tighten lock ring until it contacts stops.

26. Install fuel pump wiring harness and fuel lines on fuel tank assembly.

27. Connect fuel pressure transducer electrical connector.

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

29. Remove adjustable jack.

30. Connect fuel pump electrical connector.

31. Connect fuel supply, return and vapor lines.

32. Connect fuel filler and vent hoses to fuel tank.

33. Lower vehicle.

34. Fill fuel tank.

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

36. Start and run engine.

37. Raise vehicle.

38. Inspect fuel system for leaks.

39. Lower vehicle.