Fuel Pump Pickup Filter: Service and Repair

Fuel Strainer Replacement




REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Tools Required
^ J34730-1A Fuel Pressure Gauge
^ J 39765 Fuel Sender Lock Nut Wrench

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure.
3. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure.
4. Remove the fuel tank. Fuel Tank Replacement
5. Fuel Tank Replacement (Passenger/Cargo Van) or Fuel Tank Replacement (Cutaway Van Rear Tank) or Fuel Tank Replacement (Cutaway Van Side Tank)
6. Remove the fuel sender assembly.
7. Note the position of the fuel strainer (2) on the fuel sender.
8. Support the fuel sender assembly with one hand and grasp the strainer with the other hand.
9. Pull the strainer off the fuel sender. Discard the strainer after inspection.
10. Inspect the strainer. Replace a contaminated strainer and clean the fuel tank.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install a new fuel strainer (2) in the same position as noted during disassembly. Push the strainer on the bottom of the fuel sender until the strainer is fully seated.
2. Install the fuel sender assembly.
3. Install the fuel tank.
5. Refill the fuel tank.
6. Install the fuel tiller cap.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
8. Inspect for leaks:
8.1. Turn the ignition switch ON for 2 seconds.
8.2. Turn the ignition switch OFF for 10 seconds.
8.3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
8.4. Inspect for fuel leaks.