Fuel Pump: Service and Repair

Fuel Pump Module Removal:

REMOVAL

WARNING: RELEASE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE BEFORE SERVICING FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS. SERVICE VEHICLES IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS AND AVOID IGNITION SOURCES. NEVER SMOKE WHILE SERVICING THE VEHICLE.

1. Drain the fuel. Refer to Draining Fuel Tank.

WARNING: THE FUEL RESERVOIR OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE DOES NOT EMPTY OUT WHEN THE TANK IS DRAINED. THE FUEL IN THE RESERVOIR WILL SPILL OUT WHEN THE MODULE IS REMOVED.

2. Disconnect fuel line from fuel pump module by depressing quick connect retainers with thumb and fore finger.
3. Slide fuel pump module electrical connector lock to unlock.
4. Disconnect the electrical connection from the fuel pump module, by pushing down on connector retainer and pulling connector off of module.
5. Use a transmission jack to support the fuel tank. remove bolts from fuel tank straps.
6. Lower tank slightly.

Fuel Tank Lockout:

7. Use Special Tool 6856 to remove fuel pump module locknut.
8. Remove fuel pump and O-ring seal from tank. Discard old seal.

INSTALLATION
1. Wipe seal area of tank clean and place a new seal in position in the tank opening.
2. Position fuel pump in the tank. Make sure the alignment tab on the underside of the fuel pump module flange sits in the notch on the fuel tank.
3. Position the locknut over the fuel pump module.
4. Tighten the locknut using Special Tool 6856 to 55 N.m (40.5 ft. lbs.).

CAUTION: Over tightening the pump lock ring may result in a leak.

5. Fill fuel tank. Check for leaks.