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Fuel Pump Pickup Filter: Service and Repair






Removal Procedure
1. Relieve fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure. Fuel Pressure Release
2. Drain fuel tank. Refer to Draining Fuel Tank.
3. Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank.
4. Remove the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly.
5. Note strainer position for future reference.
6. Support the reservoir with one hand and grasp the strainer with the other hand.






7. Using a screwdriver to pry the strainer ferrule off the reservoir.
8. Discard the strainer.


Installation Procedure
1. Install the new strainer (1) to reservoir.
2. Support the reservoir with one hand and grasp the strainer with the other hand twisting the strainer into position.
3. Install the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly.
4. Install the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank.
5. Refill tank.
6. Inspect for fuel leaks:
6.1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position for two seconds.
6.2. Turn the ignition switch OFF position for ten seconds.
6.3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
6.4. Check for fuel leaks.