Fuel Pump: Service and Repair

WARNING: RELEASE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE BEFORE SERVICING FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS. WHEN SERVICING FLEXIBLE FUEL VEHICLES, WEAR METHANOL RESISTANT GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION AND AVOID BREATHING FUMES. DO NOT ALLOW METHANOL/GASOLINE MIXTURES TO CONTACT SKIN. SERVICE VEHICLES IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS AND AVOID IGNITION SOURCES. NEVER SMOKE WHILE SERVICING THE VEHICLE.

Remove the fuel tank to service the fuel pump.
Fuel Tank Replacement

REMOVAL

Removing Fuel Pump:

1. Using a brass drift punch and hammer, gently tap lock ring counterclockwise, to release pump.
2. Lift fuel pump out of tank and discard fuel pump O-ring, pump inlet filter, and inlet seal.

INSTALLATION

1. Wipe seal area of tank clean, and place a new O-ring seal in position on pump.
2. Position fuel pump in tank with locking ring.
3. Using the brass drift and hammer tap lock ring clockwise to lock fuel pump into tank.

CAUTION: Over tightening the pump lock ring may result in a leak.

4. Install tank.