Fuel Pump: Service and Repair
FUEL PUMPAft-of-Axle Fuel Tank:
Midship Fuel Tank:
Removal and Installation
WARNING:
- Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
- Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. Before repairing or disconnecting any of the fuel lines or fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spraying of fuel, causing personal injury or a fire hazard. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
All fuel tanks
1. Remove the fuel tank.
2. Place the fuel tank on a suitable work surface.
Aft-of-axle fuel tank
3. Remove the fuel pump nuts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
4. Remove the fuel pump and fuel pump seal.Discard the fuel pump seal.
Midship fuel tank
5. Disconnect the evaporative emissions (EVAP) tube quick connect coupling.
6. Remove the fuel pump bolts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
7. Remove the fuel pump and fuel pump seal.Discard the fuel pump seal.
All fuel tanks
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new fuel pump seal.