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Fuel Pump: Service and Repair

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Relieve fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel System Pressure Relief Procedure.
2. Negative battery cable.
3. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
4. Fuel tank.
5. Sender unit and pump by turning the cam lock counterclockwise using tool J 36608 or J 24187.
6. Fuel pump from the sending unit.
- Pull the fuel pump up into the attaching hose while pulling outward from the bottom support.
- Do not damage the rubber insulator or the strainer.

INSPECT
1. Fuel pump attaching hose for signs of deterioration.
2. Rubber sound insulation at the bottom of the pump.
3. Strainer.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Fuel pump assembly into the attaching hose.

NOTE: Care should be taken not to fold over or twist the strainer when installing the sending unit. This can restrict fuel flow.

2. Sending unit and fuel pump assembly into the fuel tank.
- Insert new O-ring seal.

3. Cam lock assembly.
- Turn the cam lock clockwise to lock it.

4. Fuel tank.
5. Negative battery cable.
6. Check system for leaks.