Fuel Pump: Service and Repair

WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.

CAUTION: Fuel supply lines will remain pressurized for long periods of time after engine shut down. This pressure must be relieved before servicing of the fuel system is begun. A valve is provided on the throttle body for this purpose. Remove the air cleaner and relieve system pressure by using Rotunda pressure gauge tool T80L-9974-A or equivalent and drain the system through the drain tube.

Fuel Tank Sending Unit And Pump Assembly:

Fuel Pump Retainer:

REMOVAL

1. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the ground strap retaining screw and the three remaining fuel pump assembly cover screws.
4. Remove the fuel pump assembly cover.
5. Remove the clips from the fuel hoses.
6. Disconnect the fuel hoses from the fuel pump assembly.
7. Using a spanner nut removal tool, carefully remove and, if necessary, discard the fuel pump assembly spanner nut.

Fuel Sender/Fuel Pump Assembly:

8. Remove the fuel pump assembly and discard the gasket.

INSTALLATION

1. Install a new gasket and position the fuel pump assembly in the tank.
2. Install the fuel pump assembly spanner nut.
3. Connect the fuel hoses to the fuel pump assembly.
4. Install the clips onto the fuel hoses.
5. Position the fuel pump assembly cover and ground strap and install the retaining screws.
6. Connect the fuel pump assembly electrical connector.
7. Install the rear seat cushion.
8. Connect the negative cable.