Fuel Pump: Service and Repair

FUEL PUMP MODULE

REMOVAL

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

Fuel Delivery Components:

The fuel pump module (2). and pump module lock ring (1). are located on the top of the fuel tank.

A typical fuel pump module is displayed in the graphic.
1. Drain and remove fuel tank.
2. Note rotational position of module before attempting removal. An indexing arrow is located on top of module for this purpose.

Fuel Pump Module location:

3. Position Special Tool 9340 3.into notches on outside edge of lockring (5).
4. Install 1/2 inch drive breaker bar (1). to tool 9340 (3).
5. Rotate breaker bar counter-clockwise to remove lockring (5).
6. Remove lockring. The module will spring up slightly when lockring is removed.
7. Remove module from fuel tank. Be careful not to bend float arm while removing.

INSTALLATION
A typical fuel pump module is displayed in the graphic.
1. Using a new seal (gasket), position fuel pump module into opening in fuel tank.

Fuel Pump Module Location:

2. Position lockring (5).over top of fuel pump module.
3. Rotate module until embossed alignment arrow points to center alignment mark. This step must be performed to prevent float from contacting side of fuel tank.
4. Install Special Tool 9340 (3)to lockring.
5. Install 1/2 inch drive breaker (1). into Special Tool 9340 (3).
6. Tighten lockring (clockwise) until all seven notches have engaged.
7. Install fuel tank.