Fuel Pump Module: Removal
WARNING:
RELEASE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE BEFORE SERVICING FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS. SERVICE VEHICLES IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS AND AVOID IGNITION SOURCES. NEVER SMOKE WHILE SERVICING THE VEHICLE. THIS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
- Remove fuel filler cap and perform FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE .
- Remove the air cleaner lid, disconnect the inlet air temperature sensor and makeup air hose.
- Remove the negative battery cable.
- Raise vehicle and support.
- Remove fuel tank, refer to FUEL TANK .
- Clean top of tank to remove loose dirt and debris.
- Mark the fuel pump location on the top of the fuel tank.
- Disconnect fuel filter lines from fuel pump module.
- Using Special Tool #6856 Fuel Pump Module Ring Spanner, remove locknut to release pump module (Fig. 10).
- Remove fuel pump module and seal from tank. Discard seal.
NOTE:
The pump has to be properly located to the tank for the fuel gauge to work properly.
WARNING:
THE FUEL RESERVOIR OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE DOES NOT EMPTY OUT WHEN THE TANK IS DRAINED. THE FUEL IN THE RESERVOIR MAY SPILL OUT WHEN THE MODULE IS REMOVED. USE CAUTION TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY.