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Fuel Pump Strainer Replacement

FUEL PUMP STRAINER REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Modular Fuel Sender Assembly:





IMPORTANT: Always maintain cleanliness when servicing fuel system components.

1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure.
2. Remove the fuel sender assembly.
3. Note the strainer (3) position for future reference.




4. Support the reservoir and grasp the strainer with a hand.
5. Use a screwdriver in order to pry the strainer ferrule off the reservoir.
6. Discard the strainer.





INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the new strainer (4) to the reservoir.
2. Support the reservoir with one hand and grasp the strainer with the other hand while twisting the strainer into position.
3. Reinstall the fuel sender assembly.
4. Inspect for fuel leaks:
4.1. Turn the ignition switch on for 2 seconds.
4.2. Turn the ignition switch off for 10 seconds.
4.3. Turn the ignition switch on.
4.4. Inspect for fuel leaks.