Fuel Tank Draining

SPECIAL TOOL CHART

	Fuel Storage Tanker 164-R3202 or equivalent
	Fuel Tank Lockring Wrench 310-D006

WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.

WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.

WARNING: This procedure involves fuel handling. Be prepared for spillage at all times and always observe fuel handling precautions. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.

Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT & CONNECT .
Remove the fuel tank filler cap.
Insert a suitable fuel drain tube into the fuel tank filler pipe until it reaches the fuel tank inlet tube.

Fig 1: Inserting Suitable Fuel Drain Hose Into Fuel Tank Filler Pipe
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: The fuel pump (FP) module and the fuel level sensor will be below the fuel level in the tank when the tank is full. Make sure to drain 1/8 of the fuel capacity through the filler pipe prior to removing the FP module or fuel spillage will occur.

NOTE: When draining a completely full fuel tank, this step will remove approximately l/8th of fuel from the LH side of the fuel tank.

Attach the fuel storage tanker to the fuel drain tube and remove as much fuel as possible from the fuel tank filler pipe.
Remove the rear seat bottom and any insulation padding covering the FP module access cover. For additional information, refer to SEAT CUSHION -- REAR .
Remove the FP module access cover.

Fig 2: Locating Fuel Pump Access Covers
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the FP module electrical connector.

Fig 3: Disconnecting FP Module Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Release the quick connect coupling on the fuel pump module. For additional information, refer to QUICK CONNECT COUPLING .

Fig 4: Releasing Quick Connect Coupling On Fuel Pump Module
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the special tool, remove the FP module retaining lock ring.

Fig 5: Removing FP Module Retaining Lock Ring
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the FP module aside. Using the fuel storage tanker and a suitable fuel drain tube, completely drain the LH side of the fuel tank.

Fig 6: Installing Fuel Drain Tube
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Draining the remainder of the fuel in the RH side of the fuel tank should be done immediately to prevent siphoning of the fuel back into the LH side of the fuel tank.

Fig 7: Releasing Cross-Over Fuel Tube Quick Connect Coupling From FP Module

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Carefully lift the FP module out of the fuel tank enough to allow access and release the cross-over fuel tube quick connect coupling from the FP module. For additional information, refer to QUICK CONNECT COUPLING .

CAUTION: The FP module must be removed and handled carefully to avoid damage to the float arm.

Completely remove the FP module from the fuel tank.
Insert a suitable fuel drain tube into the cross-over fuel tube quick connect coupling.

Fig 8: Inserting Suitable Fuel Drain Tube Into Cross-Over Fuel Tube Quick Connect Coupling
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Attach the fuel storage tanker to the fuel drain tube and completely drain the remainder of the fuel from the RH side of the fuel tank.