Vortech 1996-2004 Ford 4.6 Mustang GT User Manual
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P/N: 4FL020-010
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A.
Raise the rear of the car and support it with
jack-stands.
B.
Open the fuel door and remove the fuel-cap
and the three filler neck screws using a
10mm socket.
C.
Remove the fuel filter inlet line with a 3/8"
springlock tool.
D.
With the weight of the fuel tank supported
with a jack, remove the bolts securing the
two fuel tank straps.
E.
Slowly lower the fuel tank, allowing it to
lean over with the filler side up, until the
electrical connections leading to the center
mounted fuel pump are revealed.
Disconnect these two electrical
connections.
F.
Remove the six bolts securing the fuel
pump access cover (on top of the fuel tank)
with an 8mm wrench. Depress the two clips
securing the plastic fuel pump enclosure
and slide it out of the tank. The fuel sender
float is attached to the fuel pump enclosure
and must be handled with care. Ensure that
the tank has been lowered enough to
remove the fuel pump enclosure.
G.
Remove the two screws securing the
plastic fuel pump outlet manifold to the
enclosure cap. Pull the manifold up and
away from the fuel pump.
H.
Remove the three screws securing the fuel
pump enclosure’s cover using a 3/16 nut-
driver and remove the cover.
I.
Remove the stock fuel pump from its
enclosure. Separate the rubber pump
support from beneath the filter and install it
on the supplied pump. Secure the support
with the new filter provided.
J.
Using the supplied fuel pump, reassemble
the fuel pump assembly and canister with
cap.
K.
Reinstall the canister assembly into the fuel
tank and reattach the electrical
connections.
L.
Reinstall the fuel tank, reconnect the fuel
filter inlet line, reattach the fuel filler neck
and reinstall the fuel cap.
M.
Turn the ignition key on and check the fuel
pump for leaks.
5.3 FUEL PUMP INSTALLATION (1999-2004 MODELS ONLY)
P/N: 4FL020-010
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