Safety Warning
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.
2002 Mercury Sable LS PremiumFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Removal & Installation
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASEΒ . Drain fuel from tank. Raise and support vehicle. Loosen hose clamps and disconnect hoses from fuel tank filler pipes. Disconnect fuel pump electrical connector.
- Disconnect fuel filter inlet hose. Disconnect vapor tube fitting. See VAPOR TUBE FITTINGSΒ under EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM. Position a safety support under fuel tank. Remove 2 fuel tank support strap bolts. Partially lower fuel tank while swinging fuel tank support straps away from fuel tank. Position straps aside and carefully lower fuel tank.
- Remove any dirt from around fuel pump module flange area. Using Fuel Tank Sender Unit Socket (D90P-9275-A), remove fuel pump module retainer ring. Remove fuel pump module and discard fuel pump module mounting gasket.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Clean fuel pump module mounting flange, fuel tank mounting surface and gasket surface. Install NEW gasket on fuel pump module mounting flange. Install fuel pump module into fuel tank. Install fuel pump module retainer ring and tighten against stops. Tighten fuel filler tube clamp and fuel tank support strap bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONSΒ . Fill fuel tank and check for leaks.
CAUTION:
When removing fuel delivery module, module must be handled carefully to avoid damage to float arm, filter, and convolute hoses.
NOTE:
A stop should be felt when aligning raised arrow on top of fuel delivery module to dot on fuel tank.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
