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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2000MYSTIQUE GS, 2.0 3, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCEREMOVE, OVERHAUL & INSTALLENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVE/INSTALL/OVERHAULFUEL SYSTEMFUEL PUMP MODULEREMOVAL (MUSTANG)
2000 Mercury Mystique GS, 2.0 3, Automatic
Removal (Mustang)
2000 Mercury Mystique GS, 2.0 3, AutomaticSECTION Removal (Mustang)
- Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain fuel from tank. Raise vehicle on hoist. Remove bolt retaining fuel filler pipe to fuel tank and disconnect inlet and return hose connections to fuel tank.
- Disconnect electrical connector from fuel pump module. Disconnect vapor tube fitting at left front of fuel tank. Disconnect EVAP canister tube and hose. Support fuel tank. Remove front 2 fuel tank support straps and position aside. Partially lower fuel tank and disconnect fuel line. Outer edge of pipe-to-tank filler grommet must be carefully cut away or damage to filler pipe check valve may occur.
- Carefully remove filler pipe grommet from fuel tank and discard. Lower and remove fuel tank. Remove any dirt from around fuel pump module flange area. Remove 6 fuel pump module bolts. Pull fuel pump module assembly up and out of fuel tank until fuel pump module locking tabs are accessible. Squeeze locking tabs together and remove fuel pump module from fuel tank, lifting straight up and out.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.