Fuel Pump: Service and Repair
FUEL PUMPAft-of-Axle Fuel Tank:
Midship Fuel Tank:
Removal and Installation
WARNING:
- Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
- Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
- When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
All fuel tanks
1. Remove the fuel tank.
2. Place the fuel tank on a suitable work surface.
Aft-of-axle fuel tank
3. Remove the fuel pump nuts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Midship fuel tank
4. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube-to-fuel pump quick connect coupling.
5. Remove the fuel pump bolts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
All fuel tanks
6. Remove the fuel pump and fuel pump seal.
- Discard the fuel pump seal.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new fuel pump seal.