Fuel Pump: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: The fuel system is under pressure. To avoid fuel spillage and the risk of personal injury or fire, it is necessary to relieve the fuel system pressure before disconnecting the fuel lines.




1. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
1.1. Remove the fuel cap.
1.2. Remove fuel pump fuse EF18 from the engine fuse block.
1.3. Start the engine and allow the engine to stall.
1.4. Crank the engine for an additional 10 seconds.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the rear seat. Refer to Seats.
4. Remove the fuel pump access cover.




5. Disconnect the electrical connector at the fuel pump assembly.
6. Disconnect the fuel outlet line.
7. Disconnect the fuel tank return line.
8. Turn the lock ring counterclockwise to clear the tank tabs.
9. Remove the fuel pump assembly from the tank.
10. Remove and discard the gasket.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Clean the gasket mating surface on the fuel tank.
2. Position the new gasket in place.
3. Install the fuel pump into the fuel tank in the same location as removed for ease of line and connector installation.
4. Position the lock ring in place and turn it clockwise until it contacts the tank stop.
5. Connect the fuel pump assembly connector.
6. Install the fuel pump outlet line.
7. Install the fuel tank return line.
8. Install the fuel pump access cover.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.
10. Perform an operational check of the fuel pump.
11. Install the rear seat. Refer to Seats.