Fuel Pump: Service and Repair

Fig. 59 Disconnecting Fuel Pump Relay Coupler:

1. Release fuel system pressure as follows:
a. On manual transmission models, place gear shift lever in Neutral position.
b. On automatic transmission models, place shift selector lever in Park position.
c. On all models, set parking brake and block drive wheels.
d. Remove main fuse box cover,then engine cooling water reservoir from bracket.
e. Detach main fuse box from body, then disconnect coupler from fuel pump relay, Fig. 59.
f. Remove fuel filler cap to release fuel tank vapor pressure, then reinstall cap.
g. 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, then remove rear seat cushion.
3. Disconnect fuel level gauge and fuel pump lead wire couplers.
4. Raise and support vehicle.
5. Remove fuel filler hose from fuel tank, then breather hose from filler neck.
6. Drain gasoline from tank, then remove fuel hoses from pipes.
7. Remove fuel tank from vehicle.
8. Remove fuel pump/level gauge from fuel tank.
9. Reverse procedure to install.