Electric fuel pump removal?

Once the lock ring is off the pump assembly should just raise up out of tank.

1.Depressurize the fuel system and remove the fuel tank from the vehicle.
2.Remove any dirt that has accumulated around the fuel pump module attaching flange, to prevent it from entering the tank during service.
3.Turn the fuel pump module locking ring counterclockwise using a locking ring removal tool or a brass drift and remove the locking ring.
4.Remove the fuel pump module.
5.Remove the seal gasket and discard it.


To install:

6.Put a light coating of grease on a new seal ring to hold it in place during assembly. Install it in fuel tank ring groove.
7.Insert the fuel pump module into the fuel tank, then secure it in place with the locking ring. Tighten the ring until secure.
8.Install the tank in the vehicle.
9.Install a minimum of 10 gallons of fuel and check for leaks.
10.Install a pressure gauge on the throttle body valve and turn the ignition ON for 3 seconds. Turn the key OFF , then repeat the key cycle five to ten times until the pressure gauge shows at least 30 psi.
11.Check for fuel leaks at the fittings.
12.Remove the pressure gauge.
13.Start the engine and check for fuel leaks.

thanks for answering so quickly, but they are the same breif instructions i have. the module as you call it is not coming out no matter how hard i pull up on it

This vehicle was built in canada go figure

not really sure what you are having problems with, once the lock ring is off that is all there is to it. it just lifts out, are you certain you removed the lock ring? Check out the images (Below). Please let us know what happens.

yes i have done auto mecanics for a living in the past it has been 10 years since i touched a wrench for an electric fuel pump

anyway you could post me a pic so i can see whats going on?

i just made a pic but it won't post. my email is [email protected] i can send it to you from there i am sure but i need to know where to send it

sure send it to [email protected]

thanks

email sent

is the metal top in the pic below what you are referring to as the "housing" ? the pic below is the fuel pump assembly, this is all that should be there. if not then someone may have installed a different pump/tank on the vehicle in the past..

this is a 3.8 liter engine it is similar but not exact the top is plastic and the sending unit is in the tank attached to it as well as the fuel pump. Plus there are 2 lines on the top of the assembly

this is the exact model

It snaps into the bottom of the tank.If you use a bright flashlight you will be able to see a couple tangs that you pop to release the lower part of the tank unit

after examining the situation carefully i figured that one out but thank all of you for your help and knowledge. out with the old and in with the new and waaaalaaa it works again.

Nice, the first one of those i did had me guessing for a bit too.Glad to hear you are back up and running

Afternoon, I got 1998 Windstar. my van was running good put new struts on on the van the got the van front end alignment. now starts then cuts off so on and so on. now the whole van vibration. please help me out with this.

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Cheers, Ken