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Fuel Pump: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Release fuel pressure, refer to Fuel Pressure Release Procedure.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable.
3. Remove fuel tank.
4. Vacuum area before removing fuel pump module lock ring.
5. Disconnect vapor line and electrical connector.
6. Remove Fuel Pump Module lock ring.

Locking Ring Contact Points:





NOTE: Use a brass punch to remove the 1/4 turn lock ring. Make contact only at the points shown.

7. Remove fuel pump module top.
8. Drain Fuel Tank using an approved gasoline draining station.


Electrical Connector:





9. Disconnect electrical connector.
10. The wire connector to the passenger side level sensor needs to be disconnected before removing the reservoir from the tank.

Return Hose And Fuel Line Locking Tabs:





11. Tab location in fuel pump module for return line and fuel supply line

Return Hose Removal:





12. Remove return line from pump module Use a small screwdriver to pry tab back and tip hose to one side Pry tab on other side back to release hose

CAUTION: Care should be taken to not crack/break the locking tabs or supply line fitting.

13. Remove fuel line from top of the pump module Use a small screwdriver to pry tab back and tip hose to one side Pry the tab on other side back to release hose
14. Tip fuel pump module on its side to remove fuel from reservoir
15. Remove fuel pump module


INSTALLATION
1. Install fuel pump module into fuel tank

Pump With Top Removed:




2. Connect siphon and fuel line to fuel pump module
3. Connect fuel pump electrical connector to bottom of module top
4. The wire connector to the passenger side level sensor needs to be connected

Module Top Alignment Pins:




Alignment Pins In Place:





5. Install fuel pump module top to module
6. Install Fuel Pump Module gasket and lock ring

NOTE: Use a brass punch to install the 1/4 turn lock ring.

7. Connect vapor line and electrical connector.
8. Install fuel tank.
9. Connect negative battery cable.
10. Fill fuel tank. Use the DRBIII(R) scan tool to pressurize fuel system. Check for leaks.