Fuel Pump Module: Removal

Fuel tank removal will be necessary for fuel pump module removal.

WARNING: THE FUEL SYSTEM IS UNDER A CONSTANT PRESSURE (EVEN WITH THE ENGINE OFF). BEFORE SERVICING THE FUEL PUMP MODULE, THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE MUST BE RELEASED.

Drain fuel tank and remove tank. See FUEL TANK .
Thoroughly wash and clean area around pump module to prevent contaminants from entering tank.
The plastic fuel pump module locknut is threaded onto fuel tank. Install Special Tool 6856 to fuel pump module locknut and remove locknut. The fuel pump module will spring up when locknut is removed.

Fig 1: Removing & Installing Locknut - Typical
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Remove module from fuel tank.