Fuel Pump: Service and Repair

Fuel Pump Components:

CAUTION: Do not smoke or work near an open flame when working on the fuel pump.


1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF BATTERY

CAUTION: Work must be started after approx. 20 seconds or longer from the time the ignition switch is turned to the "LOCK" position and negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.


2. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT


3. REMOVE SPARE TIRE


4. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER

Fuel Pump Electrical Connector:

5. DISCONNECT FUEL PUMP CONNECTOR


6. REMOVE SEAT CUSHION AND BACK

Partition Cover:

7. REMOVE PARTITION COVER

Using a scraper, pry out the partition cover.

Fuel Pump Set Plate:

8. REMOVE FUEL PUMP

(a) Remove the eight bolts, and disconnect the fuel pump set plate from the fuel tank.

Fuel Pump Bracket:

(b) Remove the three nuts, and disconnect the fuel pump bracket from the fuel tank.

(c) Disconnect the fuel hose from the fuel pump bracket, and remove the fuel pump, bracket and set plate assembly.

9. REMOVE PUMP SET PLATE FROM FUEL PUMP Disconnect the lead connector from the fuel pump, and remove the set plate.

Fuel Pump Removal:

10. REMOVE FUEL PUMP FROM PUMP BRACKET

(a) Pull out the lower side of the fuel pump from the pump bracket.

(b) Remove the rubber cushion from the fuel pump.

(c) Disconnect the fuel hose from the fuel pump, and remove the fuel pump.

Remove Fuel Pump Filter:

11. REMOVE FUEL PUMP FILTER FROM FUEL PUMP

(a) Using a small screwdriver, remove the clip.

(b) Pull out the pump filter.

12. REVERSE PROCEDURE TO INSTALL

(a) Use new gaskets.

(b) Check for leaks.