Ford Ecosport: Fuel Tank and Lines - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS) / Removal and Installation - Fuel Pump and Sender Unit

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

310-123 Locking Ring, Fuel Tank TKIT-2004J-F TKIT-2005U-LM

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Remove the Fuel Tank.
   Refer to: Fuel Tank (310-01C Fuel Tank and Lines - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS), Removal and Installation).
   

1. NOTE: To avoid introducing contamination into the fuel tank use compressed air to clean the Fuel Pump and Sender Unit connections, couplings, flange surfaces and the immediate surrounding area of any dirt or foreign material.

   Remove the nuts and remove the fuel pump and sender unit shield.
   

1. Using the special tool, rotate the lock ring counter-clockwise and remove the fuel pump and sender unit lock ring.
   Use Special Service Tool: 310-123  Locking Ring, Fuel Tank.

1. NOTICE: The Fuel Pump and Sender Unit must be handled carefully to avoid damage to the float arm.

   NOTE: Some residual fuel may remain in the Fuel Pump and Sender Unit. Carefully drain into a suitable container.

   Carefully lift the fuel pump and sender unit from the fuel tank.
   

1. Remove and discard the fuel pump and sender unit O-ring seal.
   

Installation

1. Install the new fuel pump and sender unit O-ring seal.
   

1. NOTICE: Make sure the alignment locator on the fuel pump and sender unit and the fuel tank meet before tightening the fuel pump and sender unit lock ring.

   NOTE: Inspect the mating surfaces of the Fuel Pump and Sender Unit flange and fuel tank O-ring seal contact surfaces. Wipe clean with a lint free towel. Install a new Fuel Pump and Sender Unit or fuel tank if the O-ring seal contact area is bent, scratched or corroded.

   Install the fuel pump and sender unit.
   

1. Tighten the fuel pump and sender unit lock ring until it meets the stop tabs on the fuel tank.
   

1. Install the fuel pump and sender unit shield and tighten the nuts.
   Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

1. Install the Fuel Tank.
   Refer to: Fuel Tank (310-01C Fuel Tank and Lines - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS), Removal and Installation).