Fuel Tank Sending Unit - Connector Replacement

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FUEL SYSTEM-FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT-WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT

WIRING-FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT-CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT

Article No. 89-14-6

FORD: 1985-89 CROWN VICTORIA, ESCORT 1985-88 EXP 1985-89 MUSTANG, TEMPO, THUNDERBIRD 1986-89 TAURUS

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1985-89 CONTINENTAL, COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS 1985-87 LYNX 1985-89 MARK VII, TOPAZ, TOWN CAR 1986-89 SABLE

LIGHT TRUCK: 1985-89 BRONCO II, ECONOLINE, F-150, F-250, F-350, RANGER

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ISSUE: Damaged fuel tank sending unit connectors can be serviced by splicing in a new wire harness connector. The new connector can be obtained by ordering the fuel tank sending unit wire harness and cutting off the connector.

ACTION: Splice the new fuel tank sending unit connector to the existing wire harness. Refer to the following procedure for service details.

1. Disconnect the battery ground.

2. Cut the connector from the new harness.

3. Leave 6-8 inches of wiring lead on the connector.

4. Remove the old connector from the fuel tank sending unit.

5. Cut the connector off the vehicle's wire harness about 6-8 inches from the old connector.

6. Match the wire colors.

7. Install the new connector. Use a "Duraseal" butt splice connector, Figure 1.

8. Using a heat gun, seal the splice.

CAUTION: DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME.

9. Connect the battery ground.

10. Check the operation of the fuel gauge.


PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E9FZ-9A400-A Wire Harness - Fuel Pump C

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 86-3-11
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 2300, 2310, 2400, 2770, 4500