How to remove fuel pump - 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis

You must remove the fuel tank to replace the fuel pump.

1. Remove fuel tank.
   
2. Remove any dirt that has accumulated around fuel pump module retaining flange.
   
3. Turn fuel pump module locking retainer ring (#1)counterclockwise using Fuel Tank Sender Wrench 310-D006 and remove fuel pump module locking retainer ring.
   
4. Pull fuel pump module sender plate up out of fuel tank until locking tabs(#3) for fuel pump module are accessible. Reach through fuel pump module opening, squeeze both locking tabs together and remove fuel pump module from fuel tank.

Fuel Pump Module Removal & Installation To Remove:
WARNING
Highly flammable mixtures are always present in any fuel related component. Smoking or carrying lighted tobacco or an open flame of any type may ignite the flammable mixtures.
WARNING
Even when the engine is not running, fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure. Fuel system pressure must be relieved before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel lines, fuel tubes, or fuel system components. Failure to do so may result in accidental spraying of fuel, personal injury, or a fire hazard.

1. Remove Fuel Tank. Fuel Pump
   
   
2. Remove fuel pump lock ring.
3. Remove fuel pump.
4. Remove and discard fuel pump O-ring.

To Install:

1. Install new fuel pump O-ring.
2. Install fuel pump.
3. Install fuel pump lock ring. Tighten to 66 ft-lb (89 Nm).
4. Install Fuel Tank.

Fuel Pump Module-in tank, no compartment to replace fuel pump Removal & Installation To Remove:
WARNING
Highly flammable mixtures are always present in any fuel related component. Smoking or carrying lighted tobacco or an open flame of any type may ignite the flammable mixtures.
WARNING
Even when the engine is not running, fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure. Fuel system pressure must be relieved before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel lines, fuel tubes, or fuel system components. Failure to do so may result in accidental spraying of fuel, personal injury, or a fire hazard.

1. Remove Fuel Tank. Fuel Pump
   
   
2. Remove fuel pump lock ring.
3. Remove fuel pump.
4. Remove and discard fuel pump O-ring.

To Install:

1. Install new fuel pump O-ring.
2. Install fuel pump.
3. Install fuel pump lock ring. Tighten to 66 ft-lb (89 Nm).
4. Install Fuel Tank.

Fuel Pump REMOVAL & INSTALLATION Navajo and B Series Pick-up Models NOTE: To gain access to the fuel pump, it is necessary to remove the fuel 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 attaching flange, to prevent it from entering the tank during service.
3. Turn the fuel pump locking ring counterclockwise using a locking ring removal tool and remove the locking ring.
4. Remove the fuel pump and bracket assembly.
5. Remove the seal gasket and discard it. To install:
   
6. Put a light coating of heavy grease on a new seal ring to hold it in place during assembly. Install it in fuel tank ring groove. Fig. 1: Fuel pump and sending unit used on the B Series Pick-up regular cab
   Fig. 2: Fuel pump and sending unit used on the B Series Cab Plus Pick-up
   Fig. 3: Fuel pump and sending unit used on the Navajo
   
   
7. Insert the fuel pump assembly 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. Reinspect for leaks at the fittings.
11. Remove the pressure gauge. Start the engine and check for fuel leaks.

MPV Models

1. Relieve the fuel system pressure and disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the rear seat and lift up the rear floormat. Remove the fuel pump cover.
3. Disconnect the sending unit/fuel pump assembly electrical connector and the fuel lines.
4. Remove any dirt that has accumulated around the sending unit/fuel pump assembly so it will not enter the fuel tank during removal and installation.
5. Remove the attaching screws and remove the sending unit/fuel pump assembly.
6. If necessary, disconnect the electrical connectors and the fuel hose and remove the pump from the sending unit assembly.
7. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Be sure to install a new seal rubber gasket. Fig. 4: Remove the rear seat and floormat to service the fuel pump
   Fig. 5: Removing the fuel pump assembly
   

There no repair for fuel pump, just gets replace, fuel pump is in fuel tank, the fuel tank will have to be remove to replace fuel pump.

1. Remove fuel tank.
   
2. Remove any dirt that has accumulated around fuel pump module retaining flange.
   
3. Turn fuel pump module locking retainer ring (#1)counterclockwise using Fuel Tank Sender Wrench 310-D006 and remove fuel pump module locking retainer ring.
   
4. Pull fuel pump module sender plate up out of fuel tank until locking tabs(#3) for fuel pump module are accessible. Reach through fuel pump module opening, squeeze both locking tabs together and remove fuel pump module from fuel tank.
   

Removal & Installation

1. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
   
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
   
3. Remove the rear seat.
   
4. Remove the fuel pump access cover.
   
5. Disconnect the electrical connector at the fuel pump assembly.
   
6. Disconnect the fuel line.
   
7. Remove the fuel pump assembly clip.
   
8. Remove the fuel pump assembly from the tank.
   
9. Remove and discard the gasket.
   

To install:

1. Clean the gasket mating surface on the fuel tank.
   
2. Position the new gasket in place.
   
3. Install the fuel pump into the fuel tank in the same location as removed for ease of line and connector installation.
   
4. Install the fuel pump assembly clip.
   
5. Connect the fuel pump assembly connector.
   
6. Install the fuel pump line.
   
7. Install the fuel pump access cover.
   
8. Install the EF10 fuse.
   
9. Connect the negative battery cable.
   
10. Perform an operational check of the fuel pump.
    
11. Install the rear seat.
    

REMOVAL

1. Relieve fuel system pressure.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Remove fuel filler door.
4. Remove fuel cap.
5. Remove fuel tank filler neck housing and disconnect drain hose.
6. Remove screws attaching fuel meter/fuel pump to tank.
7. Disconnect fuel lines, fuel vapor line and electrical connector.
8. Remove fuel meter/fuel pump and gasket.
9. Replace fuel pump.

INSTALLATION

1. Reverse procedure to install.

I believe this is same truck as Ranger

Pump is in tank

Removal
NOTE: On some vehicles, fuel gauge sending unit is not available separately. On those vehicles, to replace sending unit, replace entire fuel pump .

1. Remove fuel tank as described in this section.

Removal and Installation
NOTE: Make sure fuel tank is properly supported during removal and installation procedures.

1. Drain fuel from fuel tank .

1. Loosen fill pipe clamp.

1. Remove bolts securing shield and bracket assembly to frame (5005) and remove assembly from vehicle.

1. Remove fuel tank filler pipe from vehicle.

1. Support fuel tank .

1. Remove bolts and nuts from rear fuel tank support strap and remove rear fuel tank support strap .

1. Remove bolt and nut from front fuel tank support strap and remove front fuel tank support strap .

1. Lower fuel tank .

1. Remove fuel feed hose at sender push connector.

1. Remove fuel return hose at sender unit push connector.

1. Disconnect sender and fuel pump electrical connector.

1. Remove fuel vapor hose from fuel vapor valve .

1. Lower fuel tank from vehicle

1. Remove fuel tank to bench. Remove any dirt that has accumulated around the fuel pump attaching flange so that it will not enter the fuel tank during fuel pump removal.

1. Turn the fuel tank sending unit locking retainer ring (9A307) counterclockwise with the Fuel Tank Lock Ring Wrench Tool T90T-9275-A or T86T-9275-A and remove fuel tank sending unit locking retainer ring .

1. Remove the fuel pump and sender assembly.

1. Remove fuel pump mounting gasket (9417) and discard.

1. If necessary, disconnect spade connector and remove two screws and fuel gauge sending unit.

Removal

1. Relieve the Fuel System Pressure . Refer to the procedure in this section.
   

Cushion Cover and Pad, Rear Seat — One-Piece and 50/50 Split Fold Removal

1. Remove the two rear seat cushion bolts.
   

1. Fold the rear seat back cover and cushion (60084) forward.
   

1. Carefully pull the rear seat cushion and cover (60030) out from under the rear seat back cover and cushion and remove the rear seat cushion and cover from the vehicle
   

1. Remove the rear seat cushion and cover (60030). Refer to Section 01-10 for the removal procedure.
   

1. Remove the three luggage compartment floor cover hold-down pins and fold the luggage compartment floor cover (45455) forward until the fuel pump assembly access plate is visible.
   

1. Remove the four fuel pump assembly access plate screws, the ground lead, and the fuel pump assembly access plate from the chassis.
   
   
   
   
   

1. Disconnect the fuel pump assembly electrical connector.
   
   
   
   
   

1. On 4-door vehicles, remove the fuel vapor tube shutoff valve bolt and the evaporative emission tube shut off valve (9G332) from the bracket on the fuel pump assembly housing.
   
   
   
   
   

1. Loosen the two hose clamps and disconnect the two fuel pump hoses from the fuel pump hose fittings on the fuel pump assembly housing.
   
   
   
   
   

1. Remove the four screws (2-door) or eight screws (4-door) and lift the fuel pump assembly housing from the fuel tank (9002).
   
   
   
   
   

1. Disconnect the fuel level sensor electrical connector.
   

1. Remove the two fuel level sensor washers and fuel level sensor nuts and the fuel level sensor.
   
   

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Section 10-01: Fuel Tank, Filters, Lines and Electric Fuel Pump 1996 Aspire Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Fuel Pump Removal

1. Remove the fuel level sensor. Refer to the Fuel Level Sensor removal procedure in this section.
   

1. Remove the fuel pump screw, fuel pump grommet and the fuel pump bracket from the bottom of the fuel pump (9350).
   
   
   
   
   

1. Remove the fuel tank sender filter bracket, fuel tank sender filter (9A011) and the fuel tank sender filter retainer from the fuel pump.
   

1. Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector.
   

1. Remove the clamp and the fuel pump from the fuel pump assembly housing.