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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1998SABLE V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSFUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
1998 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor: Service and Repair
1998 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Push down and rotate the fuel tank pressure sensor counter-clockwise.
CAUTION: To prevent injury or vehicle damage the fuel tank pressure sensor must be disengaged from the fuel tank before it can be removed.
2. Lower fuel tank.
3. Remove the fuel tank pressure sensor.
INSTALLATION
1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
2. Leak Test the evaporative emission system.
3. Perform the Evaporative Emission Running Loss Monitor Repair Verification Drive Cycle Test.
1. Push down and rotate the fuel tank pressure sensor counter-clockwise.
CAUTION: To prevent injury or vehicle damage the fuel tank pressure sensor must be disengaged from the fuel tank before it can be removed.
2. Lower fuel tank.
3. Remove the fuel tank pressure sensor.
INSTALLATION
1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
2. Leak Test the evaporative emission system.
3. Perform the Evaporative Emission Running Loss Monitor Repair Verification Drive Cycle Test.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.