Reconnect the fuel pump wiring harness, fuel lines and fuel filler neck before raising the tank to the full height.īolt the gas tank retaining straps back into position with the socket set. Place the gas tank back onto the floor jack, roll it back under the Expedition and then raise it back into position. Tighten the retaining ring in reverse of how you removed it. Lower the new pump down into the tank, making sure to position the fuel level float in such a way that it does not contact the side of the tank. Lift the old fuel pump up and out of the gas tank. You’ll want to turn the ring counterclockwise.

Wrap the rag around the tip of the screwdriver, place the tip against the fuel pump retaining ring and tap the handle of the screwdriver with the rubber mallet until the retaining ring turns loose. Roll the tank out from under the Expedition and set it on the ground. Lower the gas tank down using the floor jack, making sure to keep it level. Disconnect the fuel filler neck from the tank also using the screwdriver. The pump is in the top-center of the gas tank. Lower the tank several inches until you can reach your arm between the tank and the bottom of the Expedition.ĭisconnect the fuel pump wiring and fuel lines from the fuel pump by hand. Unbolt the gas tank retaining straps using the socket set.

98 ford expedition fuel pump location