Fuel Pump: Service and Repair

Removal

It is necessary to remove the fuel tank from the vehicle to replace the fuel pump. Follow fuel tank removal procedure.
Fuel Tank

Removing Fuel Pump - Typical:

1. Using a hammer and a non metallic punch carefully tap lock ring counter clockwise to release pump.
2. Remove fuel pump and 0-ring seal from tank. Discard old seal.

Installation

1. Wipe seal area of tank clean and place a new 0-ring seal in position on pump.
2. Before installing pump check condition of filter on end of suction tube. If questionable replace filter.
3. Position fuel pump in tank with locking ring.
4. Using a hammer and non metallic punch drive ring around clockwise to lock pump in place.

CAUTION: Extreme care should be exercised not to overtighten pump as it could leak.

5. Install tank.