Fuel Pump: Service and Repair

Fig. 128 Releasing Fuel Pressure:

1. Release fuel system pressure as follows:
a. Place transmission gear shift lever in Neutral, set parking brake and block drive wheels.
b. Disconnect coupler A from control relay, Fig. 128.
c. Remove fuel filler cap to release fuel tank vapor pressure, then reinstall cap.
d. Start engine and run till it stops for lack of fuel. Crank engine three times for about three seconds each time.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. On Sidekick, remove rear bumper cover.
4. On all models, disconnect level gauge and fuel pump lead wire couplers.
5. Remove fuel tank filler hose cover, filler hose and fuel tank inlet valve.
6. Drain all gasoline from fuel tank.
7. Remove fuel filter inlet pipe from filter, then fuel vapor and return hoses from pipes.
8. Remove fuel tank protector, then fuel tank from vehicle.
9. Remove fuel pump from fuel tank.
10. Reverse procedure to install.