Fuel Pump - Replacement Procedure

Group: FUEL SYSTEM
Number: 92-30-006
Date: DECEMBER, 1992
Model: ALL

Subject:
FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE

The fuel pump assembly has been discontinued as a replacement part. The fuel pump is now available as a separate component and requires a new installation procedure.





PARTS INFORMATION

WARNING:

These procedures involve working with parts associated with gasoline delivery. Even though gasoline may be drained from the parts, some gasoline and/or gasoline vapors may remain. Do not smoke or bring parts into an area in which an open flame or spark could ignite the gasoline and/or gasoline vapors. Serious bodily injury may result if gasoline or vapors ignite. As always, when service procedures involve gasoline, suitable fire extinguishing equipment should be available in the immediate area.

CAUTION:
REDUCE FUEL PRESSURE BEFORE REMOVING FUEL PUMP.

REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE

1. Reduce the internal pressure of the fuel lines and hoses by first starting the engine and then dsconnecting the fuel pump electrical connector.

2. Remove the fuel pump assembly from the fuel tank.

3. Remove the fuel pump filter.





4. Disconnect the wire connector (1).





5. Disconnect the wire (2) from fuel pump by heating the soldered connection with a soldering iron.

WARNING:
DO NOT USE A FLAME TYPE SOLDERING IRON!

6. Remove the fuel pump from its bracket.





7. Disconnect the fuel hose from fuel pump by loosening the clamp as shown in the illustration.





8. Remove the rubber insulator from the fuel pump.





9. Installation procedure is the reverse order of removal procedure.

Caution:
When reconnecting the wire to the fuel pump, it must be soldered to ensure a proper connection that will conduct electricity without arcing in the fuel tank.