Fuel Pump: Service and Repair

REMOVE
1. Drive the vehicle onto a suitable hoist.
2. Depressurize the fuel pump system. Fuel Pressure Release
3. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
4. Remove the fuel tank from the chassis frame.
5. Place the tank in a safe area.
6. Disconnect the fuel supply hose from the pump.
7. Remove any previous sealant from the top of the pump flange.
8. Remove the five screws and withdraw the pump from the tank.

REFIT
1. Clean the immediate area around the pump opening in the fuel tank.
2. Fit a NEW pump seal.
3. Secure the pump to the tank and tighten the screws securely.
4. Liberally coat the heads of the screws and flange of the fuel pump with Sikaflex 221 flexible adhesive sealant, or equivalent.
5. Reverse the removal procedure, ensuring that the sealing ring, fuel line and hose connections are secure. Recode the radio.
6. Run the engine and re-check all connections to ensure no fuel leaks exist. Reverse the remaining removal procedure.