2001 Ford EXPLORER SPORT TRAC

Submodel: | Engine Type: V6 | Liters: 4.0

Fuel Delivery: FI | Fuel: GAS

SECTION 310-01: Fuel Tank and Lines

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

2001 Explorer Sport/Sport Trac Workshop Manual

Procedure revision date: 06/23/2000

Pump
Removal
1.

Remove the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to Fuel TankExplorer Sport in this section.

2.

Clean the area around the fuel pump assembly mounting flange.

3.

Disconnect the electrical connector from the fuel pressure transducer.

4.

CAUTION: The fuel pump assembly must be handled carefully to avoid damage to the float arm and the filter.
Remove the fuel pump mounting bolts and remove the fuel pump assembly.

Installation
1.

Clean the fuel pump assembly mounting flange and the fuel tank mounting surface.

2.

Install the fuel pump assembly.

3.

1.

Position the fuel pump assembly in the fuel tank.

2.

Align the arrow on the fuel pump flange with the dimple on the fuel tank.

Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in three stages.

Stage 1: Tighten to 3 Nm (30 lb-in)
Stage 2: Tighten to 7 Nm (65 lb-in)
Stage 3: Tighten to 10 Nm (93 lb-in)

4.

Connect the electrical connector to the fuel pressure transducer.

5.

Install the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to Fuel TankExplorer Sport in this section.