Fuel Pump: Service and Repair

Fuel Sender Assembly:

Remove or Disconnect
1. Relieve fuel system pressure.
2. Drain fuel tank.
3. Remove fuel tank.
4. Remove fuel sender assembly.
5. Note position of fuel strainer for installation. Support pump with one hand and grasp strainer with other hand.

^ Pull strainer off of pump and discard

Inspect - Fuel pump strainer. If strainer is contaminated, the fuel tank should be cleaned.

6. Disconnect fuel pump electrical connector
7. Place fuel sender assembly upside down on bench
8. Pull fuel pump downward to remove from mounting bracket, then tilt pump outward and remove from coupling hose

Install or Connect
1. Install rubber insulator on fuel pump
2. Position fuel sender assembly upside down
3. Install fuel pump between feed pipe and mounting bracket
4. Connect fuel pump electrical connector
5. Position new strainer on fuel pump and push on outer edge until fully seated
6. Install fuel sender assembly
7. Install fuel tank and check for leaks