Removal Procedure
Notice: Do Not handle the fuel sender assembly by the fuel pipes. The amount
of leverage generated by handling the fuel pipes could damage the joints.
- Relieve the fuel system fuel pressure. Refer to
Fuel Pressure Relief
- Drain the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Draining
- Remove the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Replacement
- Remove the fuel sender assembly (1). Refer to
Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement
- Note the position of the fuel pump fuel strainer for installation.
- Support the fuel pump with one hand and grasp the fuel pump fuel
strainer with the other hand.
- Pull the fuel pump fuel strainer (4) off of the fuel pump (2).
- Inspect the fuel pump fuel strainer. If the fuel pump fuel strainer
is contaminated, the fuel tank should be cleaned.
- Discard the fuel pump fuel strainer after inspection.
- Inspect the fuel pump inlet for dirt and debris. If dirt and debris
are found, the fuel pump should be replaced.
- Remove the fuel pump electrical connector.
- Place the fuel sender assembly upside down on a bench.
- Pull the fuel pump downward in order to remove the fuel pump from
the fuel pump mounting bracket, then tilt the fuel pump outward and remove
the fuel pump from the fuel feed pipe.
- Transfer the fuel pump to the new fuel sender.
Notice: In order to prevent damage to the fuel pump, Do Not run the fuel pump
unless the fuel pump is submerged in fuel.
- The fuel pump strainer. If the fuel pump strainer is contaminated, the
fuel tank should be cleaned.
- The fuel pump inlet for dirt and debris. If dirt and debris are
found, the fuel pump should be replaced.
Installation Procedure
- Install the rubber insulator (3) on the
fuel pump.
- Position the fuel sender assembly (1) upside down.
- Install the fuel pump (2) between the fuel feed pipe and the fuel
pump mounting bracket.
- Install the fuel pump electrical connector.
Important: Important always install a new fuel pump fuel strainer when installing
a fuel pump.
- Position the new fuel pump fuel strainer (4) on the fuel pump
and push on the outer edge of the fuel pump fuel strainer until the fuel pump
fuel strainer is fully seated.
- Install the fuel sender assembly. Refer to
Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement
- Install the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Replacement
- Lower the vehicle.
- Add fuel and install the fuel tank filler pipe cap.
- Install the negative battery cable.
- Inspect for fuel leaks.
11.1. | Turn the ignition switch to the ON position for two seconds. |
11.2. | Turn the ignition switch to the OFF for ten seconds. |
11.3. | Again turn the ignition switch to the ON position. |
11.4. | Check for fuel leaks. |