Fuel Pump Module: Removal

Release the fuel pressure. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE .
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove fuel tank. Refer to FUEL TANK .
Vacuum area before removing fuel pump module lock ring.
Disconnect the vapor line and electrical connector (Fig 1).

Fig 1: Identifying Electrical & Vapor Connector
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Remove the Fuel Pump Module lock ring (Fig 2).
NOTE: Use a brass punch to remove the 1/4 turn lock ring. Make contact only at the points shown (Fig 3).

Fig 2: Removing Module Lock Ring
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Fig 3: Identifying Locking Ring Contact Points
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Remove the fuel pump module top.
Drain Fuel Tank, use an approved GASOLINE draining station.
Disconnect the electrical connector (Fig 4).

Fig 4: Identifying Electrical Connector
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The wire connector to the passenger side level sensor needs to be disconnected before removing the reservoir from the tank.
Tab location in fuel pump module for return line and fuel supply line (Fig 5).

Fig 5: Identifying Return Hose And Fuel Line Locking Tabs
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Remove the return line from pump module. Use a small screwdriver to pry tab back (Fig 6) and tip hose to one side and then pry the tab on the other side back to release the hose.

Fig 6: Removing Return Hose
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CAUTION: Care should be taken to not crack/break the locking tabs or the supply line fitting.
Remove the fuel line from the top of the pump module. Use a small screwdriver to pry tab back and tip hose to one side and then pry the tab on the other side back to release the hose.
Tip fuel pump module on its side to remove fuel from the reservoir.
CAUTION: Do not spill fuel on the inside of the vehicle.
Remove the fuel pump module.