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Fuel Pump Replacement

Fuel Pump Replacement



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Warning

Gasoline or gasoline vapors are highly flammable. A fire could occur if an ignition source is present. Never drain or store gasoline or diesel fuel in an open container, due to the possibility of fire or explosion. Have a dry chemical (Class B) fire extinguisher nearby.


Refer to Fuel Sender Handling Caution .

Preliminary Procedure

The illustrations in this section show the fuel sender on the primary fuel pump only. The fuel sender on the secondary fuel pump is similar.


1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

2. Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .

3. Release the electrical connector.


1

Fuel Pump Feed and Return Pipe

Procedure

Release the fuel pump feed and return pipes and move to one side.

2

Fuel Pump Retaining Ring


Procedure

1. Release the fuel pump retaining ring.

2. Lift out the retaining ring to access the fuel pump.


3

The fuel pump

Warning

Do not run the fuel pump unless it is submerged in fuel. Failure to do so could damage the pump.