Fuel Pump Removal and Installation

PROCEDURE


See the warnings at the beginning of the Fuel System Pressure Relief section.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.

If the vehicle is equipped with a coded audio system, make sure you have the correct code to reactivate the audio system before disconnecting the battery!
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure (refer to Fuel System Pressure Relief section).
3. Lift the floor carpet in the luggage compartment.

4. Remove the bolts securing the fuel tank access cover.

5. Disconnect the electrical wiring from the assembly. Release the quick-connect fitting locks and disconnect the fuel lines.

6. Remove the fuel pump assembly mounting nuts.

7. Carefully remove the assembly from the fuel tank.
8. Disconnect the electrical wiring from the fuel pump assembly.

9. Using pliers, squeeze the fuel hose clamp. Remove the upper clamp, slide the lower clamp to the middle of the hose, and fully release the pump fitting.

10. Remove the fuel strainer from the bottom of the assembly.

11. Separate the pump from the mounting bracket.
12. Install in the reverse order of removal. Be sure to replace the seal gasket of the assembly mounting flange.