Fuel Pump: Service and Repair

WARNING: Do not smoke while working on the fuel system. Keep open flames or sparks away from your work area. Be sure to relieve fuel pressure with the ignition switch OFF. It is recommended that the battery be disconnected before any fuel system work is to be done.


NOTE: The radio may have a coded theft protection circuit. Be sure to get the customer's code number before disconnecting the battery. After service, reconnect power to the radio and turn it on. When the word "CODE" is displayed, enter the customer's 5-digit code to restore radio operation.

Fuel Pressure Release and Test Port:

1. Relieve the fuel pressure.
a. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
b. Remove the fuel tank filler cap.
c. Use a box end wrench on the 6mm service bolt top of the fuel rail, while holding the special banjo bolt with another wrench.
d. Place a rag or shop towel over the 6mm service bolt and SLOWLY loosen the 6mm service bolt one complete turn.
2. Remove the fuel tank, Service and Repair

Fuel Pump Removal:

3. Disconnect the fuel lines and connector.
4. Remove the fuel pump mounting nuts.
6. Reverse procedure to install. Torque fuel pump mounting nuts to 6 Nm (4 lb-ft). Torque fuel line bolt to 28 Nm (20 lb-ft).
7. Replace washers as shown in the illustration.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to disassemble the fuel pump, it is not designed to be field serviced.