Service Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle on an appropriate hoist.

2. Support the fuel tank with a suitable lifting device.





3. Remove the bolts from the fuel tank straps (Figure 1).

NOTE:
It is not necessary to drain fuel from the tank or remove the driver's side fuel tank strap from behind the exhaust pipe.

4. Carefully lower the fuel tank about six inches, just enough to access the top of the fuel pump module.

CAUTION:
Use care to not damage the fuel line and/or wiring.

5. Clean the top of the fuel pump module and lock ring with compressed air. Wipe off the top of the fuel pump module with a clean shop towel.

6. Disconnect the fuel pump module electrical connector.





7. Place the thin foam layer directly on top of the fuel pump module flange (Figure 2). Make sure that the appropriate sized cut-out is placed around the pump module electrical connector and fuel tube boss. Ensure that the foam lies flat on the pump module flange.

NOTE:
It is not necessary to disconnect the fuel line.

8. Connect the fuel pump module electrical connector.





9. Install the thick foam layer with cut-outs on top of the pump module and thin foam layer (Figure 3). Make sure that the cut-out is placed around the pump module electrical connector and that the slit area is above the fuel tube boss.

10. Align the outer edge of the foam with the pump module lock nut and secure it to the fuel pump module with electrical tape as shown in Figure 3.





11. Remove the protective paper from the adhesive on one of the solid thick foam layers (no cut-outs or slits). With the adhesive side facing downward, install the foam on top of the pump module and thick foam layer with cut-outs (Figure 4).





12. Remove the protective paper from the adhesive on the remaining solid thick foam layer. With the adhesive side facing downward, install the foam on top of the pump module and first solid thick foam layer (Figure 5).

13. Carefully raise the fuel tank into position. Make sure that the foam layers remain in place on top of the fuel pump module.

NOTE
When the tank is raised into position, the foam pieces Will be compressed between the floor pan and the top of the fuel pump module.

14. Install the fuel tank strap bolts. Tighten the bolts to 250 in-lbs (23 N.m).

15. Remove the fuel tank support.

16. Lower the vehicle.