Fuel Pump: Service and Repair

CAUTION: Before disconnecting any part of fuel system, it is imperative that all dust, dirt and debris is removed from around components to prevent ingress of foreign matter into fuel system.


A plastic fuel tank with a combined fuel pump/sender unit is fitted. The fuel pump/sender unit is accessed through a panel in the load space floor.

REMOVE
1. Depressurize fuel system. Fuel Pressure Release
2. Disconnect the battery negative lead.
3. Syphon at least 9 liters (2 gallons) of fuel from fuel tank into a suitable container that can be sealed.
4. Remove carpet from loadspace floor and tailgate.
5. Fold back loadspace sound insulation to reveal access panel.
6. Remove access panel from floor.
7. Disconnect multi-plug from fuel sender unit.

Fuel Pump/Sender Unit:

8. Disconnect two fuel line unions from fuel pump.





9. Using service tool no. LRS-19-001, remove pump unit retaining ring.

Fuel Pump/Sender Unit:

10. Withdraw unit from fuel tank.

CAUTION: A quantity of fuel will be retained in body of unit, care must be taken to prevent fuel spillage when unit is removed.

REFIT
1. Insert fuel pump into tank. Fit retaining ring. Tighten to 48 Nm (36 ft lb).
2. Connect fuel lines to pump.
3. Connect multi-plug to sender unit.
4. After assembly, check all fuel pipes, sealing rings and hose connections are secure.
5. Run engine to check for fuel leaks.
6. Inspect access panel seal, fit a new seal if necessary.
7. Fit access panel and tighten screws.
8.
9. Refit insulation and carpet.