Fuel Pressure Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING
^ DO NOT SMOKE OR CARRY LIGHTED TOBACCO OR OPEN FLAME 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 MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
^ FUEL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM REMAINS UNDER HIGH PRESSURE EVEN WHEN THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING. BEFORE WORKING ON OR DISCONNECTING ANY OF THE FUEL LINES OR FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS, THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE MUST BE RELIEVED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Relieve the fuel pressure.







2. Disconnect the connector and the vacuum line.

NOTE: The 4.6L (4V) is shown, other engines are similar.







3. Remove the bolts and the sensor.

INSTALLATION







1. Inspect the O-rings, and install new O-rings if necessary.
2. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

NOTE: Lubricate the new O-rings with clean Super Premium SAE 10W-30 Motor Oil XO-10W30-DSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G, to aid installation.