Fuel Pump: Service and Repair

WARNING: Do not smoke during this repair. Keep open flames away from your work area. Be sure to relieve fuel pressure while engine is off.

RELIEVE FUEL PRESSURE
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Place a shop towel under the pressure regulator.
2. Remove the fuel tank filler cap.
3. Use a box end wrench on the 6mm service bolt at the top of the fuel rail, while holding the special banjo bolt with another wrench.

Fuel System Service Bolt:

4. Place a rag or shop towel over the 6mm service bolt and SLOWLY loosen the 6mm service bolt one complete turn.

REMOVAL
1. Remove maintenance access cover in the trunk.

Fuel Pump Assembly:

2. Disconnect the fuel lines and the two pin connector connector.
3. Remove the fuel pump mounting nuts.
4. Remove the fuel pump from the fuel tank.

ASSEMBLY
1. Install the Fuel Pump. Torque fuel pump mounting nuts to 6 Nm (4 ft-lb).
2. Reconnect fuel lines and the two pin connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON but do not attempt to start the engine. After the fuel pump runs for approximately two seconds, the fuel pressure rises. Repeat two or three times, then check for fuel leaks.