Primary Fuel Filter (Fcc Screw-On Canister) - PCM 2006 5.0L MPI Owner's Operation And Maintenance Manual

ENGINE MAINTENANCE - 11

Primary Fuel Filter (FCC Screw-on Canister)

WARNING
Extreme caution must be exercised when servicing
the fuel system. The fuel system operates under high
pressure. Use caution when removing or replacing
components, as residual pressure may be present.
Draining the FCC Bowl, ENGINE OFF
1. Disconnect the two-wire electrical connector.
2. Hold the 3/4" jam nut, located at the bottom
of the FCC bowl, with a wrench. Remove the
7/16" plug, and drain the bowl contents into an
approved container.
CAUTION: Both fuel and water will drain from the
FCC bowl.
3. Apply pipe sealant, suitable for use with gasoline,
to the threads of the 7/16" plug.
4. Tighten the 7/16" plug while holding the 3/4" jam
nut with a wrench.
5. Reconnect the two-wire electrical connector.
6. Cycle the ignition key several times to run the
electric fuel pumps and fi ll the FCC bowl with
fuel. Inspect the drain plug area for leaks.
Correct any leaks prior to operating the engine.
7. Start the engine and inspect for fuel leaks.
Correct any leaks prior to operating the engine
any further.
Filter Element Replacement, ENGINE OFF
FCC SERVICE KIT#: RP080026
1. Disconnect the two-wire electrical connector.
2. Hold the 3/4" jam nut, located at the bottom
of the FCC bowl, with a wrench. Remove the
7/16" plug, and drain the bowl contents into an
approved container.
CAUTION: Both fuel and water will drain from the
FCC bowl.
3. Using a strap-type oil fi lter wrench, remove the
FCC bowl by turning it counterclockwise as
viewed from the bottom.
4. Slide the bowl downward over the suspended
fi lter element. It may be necessary to pull the
unit to one side in order to remove the FCC bowl.
5. Remove the fuel fi lter element from the
suspended pump by gripping the fuel pump
with one hand, and pulling the fi lter element
downward with the other hand.
6. Push on new fi lter element (part number
RP080026) over the electric fuel pump.
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FUEL
PUMP
Figure 11-13 Fuel Control Cell (FCC) - Screw-on
7. Using a pick made of soft material, such as a
toothpick, remove the old O-ring from the inside
of the FCC bowl mounting head.
CAUTION: The mounting head O-ring groove may
be damaged by using sharp steel tools to remove
this O-ring.
8. Lubricate the new O-ring with a fuel resistant
O-ring lubricant and install the new O-ring into
the FCC bowl mounting head.
9. Apply pipe sealant, suitable for use with gasoline,
to the threads of the 7/16" plug.
10. Install and tighten the 7/16" plug while holding
the 3/4" jam nut with a wrench.
11. Grease taper and the threads on the FCC bowl
and, by hand, thread the FCC bowl into the FCC
mounting head. Tighten the bowl fi rmly back into
the mounting head with an oil fi lter wrench.
12. Reconnect the two-wire electrical connector.
13. Cycle the ignition key several times to run the
electric fuel pumps and fi ll the FCC bowl with
fuel. Inspect the drain plug area for leaks.
Correct any leaks prior to operating the engine.
14. Start the engine and inspect for fuel leaks.
Correct any leaks prior to operating the engine
any further.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE ANY OTHER PARTS
ON THIS UNIT.
L510010-06
PRESSURE
REGULATOR
FUEL
OR
PUMP
"O"- RING
FUEL
FILTER
FUEL
BOWL
FUEL
DRAIN
Canister (Typical)
FUEL