Repeat for the second line, don’t worry you can’t mix them up, the lines are different sizes. We’re not done yet, your fuel pump and sender unit electrical connector needs to be removed. You’ll need a rag, residue fuel will flow from the line. To unhook the gas lines, push the connector towards its fitting, pinch the tabs and pull firmly. More recent vehicles will be fitted with toolless gas line connectors. Vehicles more than twenty years old may require a screwdriver to release the fuel lines. With the straps released, lower the jack just enough to get your hands in, two fuel lines and an electrical connector will need to be released. Grinding and naked flame can’t be used to aid removal for obvious reasons. +) of attempting to remove the strap bolts. The top tip here, apply plenty of penetrating oil in advance (24 hrs. A damaged gas tank can’t be repaired, you’ll need to replace it. Gas tanks are made from plastic and are robust, but really rough play can rupture them. You’ll need to support the gas tank using a jack and flat plank of wood (helps spread the weight) before unzipping the bolts. The straps are usually bolted to the chassis at one or either end. Your tank will likely be fastened to the vehicle chassis with the aid of metal straps crisscrossing the tank. In addition, if your vehicle has a few winters under its belt, the tank fasteners can be a touch rusty. Removing the gas tank is a pain in the jacksie, especially if the gas tank is full and you don’t have access to a vehicle hoist. If your vehicle doesn’t have one fitted, you’ll need to remove the gas tank from the car. It should be noted, not all vehicles will have an access port. I cover that process below “Removing The Gas Lines”. Now you have access to the fuel pump housing, but before you can access the gas pump, you’ll need to remove the gas lines and the electrical connector. The second pump is used to balance the fuel between the two halves of the gas tank. In such setups, twin gas pumps and sender units (fuel gauge sensors) may be fitted. It’s worth noting, on some rear-wheel-drive vehicles, the gas tank may straddle the prop shaft hump. In addition, the cover is likely fitted with a flexible sealer to prevent water and fumes access the cabin area. To remove the access port cover, remove its fasteners, (usually three or four rough thread screws).

2005 expedition fuel pump location