Fuel Pump: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Do not smoke or work near an open flame when working on the fuel pump.

1. Disconnect negative terminal cable from battery.

CAUTION: Work must be started after 90 seconds from the time the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.

2. Drain fuel from fuel tank.
3. Remove fuel tank.
Fuel Tank





4. Remove fuel pump bracket from fuel tank.
- Remove the 8 screws and bolt.
- Pull out the fuel pump bracket.





5. Remove fuel pump from fuel pump bracket.
- Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the wires from the fuel pump.
- Pull off the lower side of the fuel pump from the bracket.
- Remove the fuel pump from the fuel hose.
- Remove the rubber cushion from the fuel pump.





6. Remove fuel pump filter from fuel pump.
- Using a small screwdriver, remove the clip.
- Pull out the pump filter.

INSTALLATION

1. Install fuel pump filter to fuel pump with a new clip.





2. Install fuel pump to fuel pump bracket.
- Install the rubber cushion to the fuel pump.
- Connect the fuel hose to the outlet port of the fuel pump.
- Connect the lead wire to the fuel pump with the spring washer and nut. Connect the 2 lead wires.
- Install the fuel pump by pushing the lower side of the fuel pump.





3. Install fuel pump bracket.
- Place the bracket with a new gasket on the fuel tank.
- Install and tighten the 8 screws and bolt.

Torque:
Screws: 2.9 Nm (26 in.lb.)
Bolt: 5.4 Nm (48 in.lb.)


4. Install fuel tank.

NOTE: Tighten the pipe and flare nut type hose to the specified torque. Push in the pipe and insert-type hose to the specified position, and install the clip to the specified location. If reusing the hose, reinstall the clip at the original location.

5. Refill with fuel.
6. Connect negative terminal cable to battery.
7. Check for fuel leakage.