Fuel Pump: Service and Repair

Fuel Pump Removal and Installation

Removal

WARNING: The fuel system is under pressure. To avoid fuel spillage and the risk of personal injury or fire, it is necessary to relieve the fuel system pressure before disconnecting the fuel lines.




1. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
1. Remove the fuel cap.
2. Remove fuel pump fuse Ef18 from the engine fuse block.
3. Start the engine and allow the engine to stall.
4. Crank the engine for an additional 10 seconds.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the rear seat. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Removal and Installation.
4. Remove the fuel pump access cover.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector at the fuel pump assembly.




6. Disconnect the fuel line.
7. Remove the fuel pump assembly clip.




8. Remove the fuel pump assembly from the tank.

Installation

1. Clean the gasket mating surface on the fuel tank.
2. Position the new gasket in place.




3. Install the fuel pump into the fuel tank in the same location as removed for ease of line and connector installation.
4. Install the fuel pump assembly clip.
5. Connect the fuel pump assembly connector.




6. Install the fuel pump line.
7. Install the fuel pump access cover.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
9. Perform an operational check of the fuel pump.




10. Install the rear seat. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Removal and Installation.