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Fuel Pump: Service and Repair

Fuel Tank Insulators And Fuel Tank Mounting:





Remove or Disconnect:
1. Relieve fuel system pressure
2. Drain fuel tank
3. Remove fuel tank assembly
4. Remove fuel sender assembly


Fuel Sender Assembly:




Fuel Sender Assembly:





Disassemble
1. Note position of fuel pump strainer on fuel pump
2. Support sender with one hand and grasp strainer with other hand. Rotate strainer in one direction and pull off of pump. Discard strainer after inspection.
3. Remove vent hose and fuel return hose from under cover
4. Disconnect quick connect fitting of fuel feed hose
5. Disconnect electrical connector from fuel pump
6. Pry locking tabs on bottom of fuel reservoir, lift reservoir to clear locking tabs and pull reservoir downward to clear guides on fuel sender


Fuel Sender Assembly Disassembly:





Assemble
1. Install new bumper on fuel sender
2. Align tabs on reservoir with guide on fuel sender, push upward to stop on top of reservoir and snap locking tabs over ramps on bottom of reservoir
3. Connect fuel vent and return hose
4. Connect quick connect fittings
5. Connect electrical connector to pump
6. Push new pump strainer onto fuel pump inlet. Push on outer edge of strainer ferrule until fully seated


Fuel Pump And Reservoir Fuel Flow:





Install or Connect:
1. Install fuel sender assembly
2. Install fuel tank assembly

Inspect:
Turn ignition switch to "ON" position for two seconds, then turn to "OFF" for ten seconds. Again turn to "ON" position and check for fuel leaks.