Fuel System - Humming/Buzzing Noise From Fuel Tank

Model: Sedona [VQ]

Group: Fuel System(14)

Number: KT2007030802

Date: Thursday, March 08, 2007

Area: N. America

Subject
2006MY Sedona Fuel Pump Noise (Fuel - 012)

- Description
This bulletin provides a repair procedure for fuel pump noise, which may occur on some 2006 Sedona (VQ) vehicles with a production date earlier than 10/19/2006.





Some 2006MY Sedona (VQ) vehicles may exhibit a humming / buzzing noise or vibration from the fuel pump or fuel tank area. To address this condition, secure the fuel pump return line to the fuel pump housing as outlined in the following instructions.

Prior to performing any work, verify that the vehicle exhibits a humming/buzzing noise or vibration from the fuel pump or fuel tank area, and that the vehicle production date is before 10/19/2006.

- Service Procedure

Repair Procedure:

1. Remove the fuel pump following the procedure located on KGIS.

*NOTICE
This procedure will require Special Service Tool TKET 125A.





2. Locate the return line of the fuel pump module.





3. Install a tie wrap around the return line and through the hole of the fuel pump housing as shown in the photo.

*NOTICE
To ensure material is fuel resistant, etc., use 3M(TM) part number 06225, or other tie wrap meeting the following specifications:

Type 6/6 Nylon

6" length by 0.14" width

30 lbs or greater tensile strength








4. Attach the fuel return line to the fuel pump housing tightly without causing the return line to collapse.





5. Trim off excess tie wrap material.

6. Re-install the fuel pump in the reverse order of the removal.

*NOTICE
Tighten the attaching ring to 57.9 - 72.4 lb-ft. using tool TKET 125A.

7. Start the engine and confirm there is no fuel leakage. Confirm that the original customer complaint of a humming/buzzing noise has been corrected.

PARTS INFORMATION:

Parts: Locally sourced Tie Wrap

To ensure material is fuel resistant, etc., use 3M part number 06225, or other tie wrap meeting the following specifications:

Type 6/6 Nylon

6" length by 0.14" width

30 lbs or greater tensile strength





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