Fuel Pump Pickup Filter: Service and Repair

FUEL STRAINER REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to the Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to the Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure.
3. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure.
4. Remove the fuel tank.
5. Remove the fuel sender assembly.
6. Note the position of the fuel strainer (4) on the fuel pump.
7. Support the fuel sender assembly with one hand and grasp the strainer (4) with the other hand.
8. Pull the strainer off the pump. Discard the strainer after inspection.
9. Inspect the strainer. Replace a contaminated strainer and clean the fuel tank.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install a new fuel strainer (4) in the same position as noted during disassembly. Push the strainer on the bottom of the fuel sender until the strainer is fully seated.
2. Install the fuel sender assembly.
3. Perform the fuel tank leak check. Refer to fuel tank leak check.
4. Install the fuel tank.
5. Refill the fuel tank.
6. Install the fuel filler cap.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
8. Inspect for leaks.
8.1. Turn ON the ignition for 2 seconds.
8.2. Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds.
8.3. Turn ON the ignition.
8.4. Check for fuel leaks.
9. Perform the idle learn procedure. Refer to Idle learn procedure.