Removal Procedure
Fuel/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.
Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Fuel Pressure Relief
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (KL9)
- Disconnect the fuel feed front pipe from the fuel pump. Fuel Feed Front Pipe Replacement
- Remove and DISCARD the fuel feed intermediate pipe. Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe Replacement
- CAUTION:
Alternately loosen the fuel pump bolts one turn at a time until the pump is fully disengaged from fuel pump lifter follower. Trying to remove the pump bolts without even side-to-side loosening may result in pump plunger damage
Remove and DISCARD the fuel pump bolts (1).
- NOTE:
Ensure that during removal of the fuel pump that the valve lifter follower does NOT fall apart.
Remove the fuel pump (1).
- The valve lifter follower MAY remain in the cylinder head bore after removing the fuel pump.
- If the valve lifter follower does NOT pull out of the cylinder head bore with the fuel pump, then remove it afterwards.
- Remove the valve lifter follower (2).
- Remove and DISCARD the fuel pump bracket gasket (3).
Remove and DISCARD the fuel pump housing seal (1).
High pressure fuel feed pipes are one time use only. ALWAYS install a NEW high pressure fuel feed pipe if the pipe is removed OR the fittings are loosened.