Fuel Pump Pickup Filter: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Tools Required:
^ J 34730 Fuel Pressure Gauge
^ J 35731 Fuel Sender Spanner Wrench

1. Relieve the fuel system fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Release / Service and Repair / Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure.

2. Drain the fuel tank (1). Refer to Fuel Tank / Service and Repair / Fuel Tank Draining.

Fuel Tank Assembly:

3. Remove the fuel tank (2). Refer to Fuel Tank / Service and Repair.

4. Remove the fuel sender assembly (4). Refer to Fuel Tank Unit / Service and Repair / Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement.
5. Inspect the position of the fuel pump fuel strainer (2) for installation.
6. Support the fuel pump (1) with one hand and grasp the fuel pump fuel strainer with the other hand.
7. Pull the fuel pump fuel strainer (2) off of the fuel pump (1).
8. Inspect the fuel pump fuel strainer. If the fuel pump fuel strainer is contaminated, the fuel tank should be cleaned.

NOTICE: In order to prevent damage to the fuel pump, Do Not run the fuel pump unless the fuel pump is submerged in fuel.

9. Discard the fuel pump fuel strainer after inspection.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTICE: Always re-attach the fuel lines and fuel filter with all original type fasteners and hardware.

Do not repair sections of fuel pipes.

1. Position the fuel sender upside down.
2. Install the new fuel pump strainer (2) on the fuel pump (1) and push the outer edge of the fuel pump fuel strainer until the fuel pump strainer is fully seated.
3. Install the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Tank Unit / Service and Repair / Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement.

4. Install the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank / Service and Repair.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Add fuel to the vehicle.

7. Install the fuel tank filler pipe cap.
8. Install the negative battery cable.
9. Inspect for leaks.
9.1. Turn the ignition switch to the On position for 2 seconds.
9.2. Turn the ignition switch to the Off for 10 seconds.
9.3. Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
9.4. Check for fuel leaks.