Fuel Tank Temperature (Lower) Sensor
REMOVALNOTE: The lower fuel tank temperature sensor is also referred to as fuel tank temperature sensor No.2.
1. Carry out the Pressure Relief-Fuel Line Venting procedure. Refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the lower NGV fuel tank shield upper nuts.
4. Remove the lower NGV fuel tank shield.
1 Remove the nuts.
2 Remove the lower NGV fuel tank shield.
5. Remove the lower NGV fuel tank temperature sensor.
1 Disconnect the lower NGV fuel tank temperature sensor electrical connector.
2 Remove the lower NGV fuel tank temperature sensor.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE
^ When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to learn the strategy.
^ Replace the lower NGV fuel tank temperature sensor O-ring seal.
^ Lubricate the lower NGV fuel tank temperature sensor O-ring seal with Super Premium 5W30 engine oil XO-5W30-BSP meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G or equivalent prior to installation, to help seal and ease the installation.