Fuel Pump: Service and Repair

FUEL PUMP AND GAUGE

Removal




1. Release fuel pressure from fuel line.
Refer to "Fuel Pressure Release", "BASIC SERVICE PROCEDURE".
2. Remove rear seat back and bottom. Refer to "Rear Seat".
3. Remove inspection hole cover located under rear seat.
4. Disconnect connectors and fuel tubes.
5. Remove lock ring using SST KV999G0010 (J38879).




6. Remove tube plate assembly, and disconnect fuel tubes and electrical connectors.




7. Remove fuel pump by pinching the two tabs together as shown in the figure, while lifting out of fuel tank bracket.
- If fuel level sensor unit needs to be removed, pull UP large tab on fuel level sensor unit, opposite the end of the float. The fuel level sensor unit lifts straight out of fuel tank bracket.




Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Always replace O-ring with a new one.
- Align parts with alignment marks.
- Tighten lock ring to specified torque.
- After installation, run engine and check for leaks at connections.