Fuel Pump: Service and Repair

CAUTION: Fuel supply lines remain pressurized for long periods of time after the engine is shut down. This pressure must be relieved before the fuel system is serviced.

Fuel Pump Part 1 Of 2:

Fuel Pump Part 2 Of 2:

Removal
1. Remove the fuel tank.
2. Position fuel tank on a work bench and remove any dirt that has accumulated around the fuel tank sending unit and pump so that it will not enter the fuel tank.
3. Turn the fuel pump locking retainer ring counterclockwise with Fuel Tank Lock Ring Wrench D84P-9275-A or equivalent and remove fuel pump locking retainer ring.
4. Remove the fuel tank sending unit and pump from the fuel tank.
5. Remove seal gasket and discard.

Installation
1. Clean the fuel pump mounting flange and the fuel tank mounting surface and groove in the fuel pump mounting gasket.
2. Put a light coating of Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1 C or -K (ESA-M1C75-B) or equivalent grease on a new fuel pump mounting gasket to hold it in place during assembly and install it in the fuel ring groove.
3. Install fuel tank sending unit and pump carefully to make sure that the fuel filter is not damaged. Be sure that the tabs of the fuel tank sending unit and pump are positioned into slots of the fuel tank. Make sure ring remains in place.
4. Hold the fuel tank sending unit and pump and fuel pump mounting gasket in place; install and rotate the fuel pump locking retainer ring clockwise until the stop is against the retainer ring tab.
5. Install fuel tank.