Fuel Pump: Service and Repair

FUEL PUMP MODULE

REMOVAL

WARNING: THE FUEL SYSTEM IS UNDER A CONSTANT PRESSURE (EVEN WITH ENGINE OFF). BEFORE SERVICING FUEL PUMP MODULE, FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE MUST BE RELEASED.

1. Drain fuel tank and remove tank.
2. Thoroughly wash and dean area around pump module to prevent contaminants from entering tank.

Top View Of Fuel Pump Module-2 Door Models:

Top View Of Fuel Pump Module-4 Door Models:

Locknut Removal/Installation-Typical:

3. The fuel pump module locknut is threaded onto fuel tank. Install Special Tool 6856 to fuel pump module locknut and remove locknut.
4. Remove module from fuel tank.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Whenever fuel pump module is serviced, the module gasket must be replaced.

1. Using a new gasket, position fuel pump module into opening in fuel tank. Be sure rubber gasket remains in place. 2 Door Models: Rotate module assembly until module alignment arrow is at 7 o'clock position. The front of fuel tank is to the right. Arrow should be pointed to fuel tank markings. 4 Door Models: Rotate module assembly until module alignment arrow is at 4 o'clock position. The front of fuel tank is to the right. Arrow should be pointed to fuel tank markings. This step must be followed to prevent float/float rod from contacting sides of fuel tank.
2. Position locknut over top of fuel pump module. Tighten finger tight.
3. Carefully rotate fuel filter/fuel pressure regulator until fuel fitting is pointed towards drivers side of vehicle. The front of fuel tank is to the right .
4. Install Special Tool 6856 to locknut.
5. Tighten locknut to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) torque. While tightening locknut, be sure module has not rotated.
6. Install fuel tank.