Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Fuel Pump: Reassembly
- INSTALL FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY
- Apply some gasoline to a new seal.
- Install the spacer and a new seal to the fuel pump.
- Push in the fuel pump.
- INSTALL FUEL PUMP FILTER
- Install the filter with a new clip.
- INSTALL FUEL SUCTION PLATE WITH SENDER GAUGE
- Apply a light coat of gasoline to a new O-ring, and install it to the fuel port of the fuel suction plate.
- Connect the fuel pump connector.
- Push the fuel filter, and attach the 4 snap claws to the claw holes.
- INSTALL FUEL PRESSURE WITH JET PUMP REGULATOR ASSEMBLY
- Apply a light coat of gasoline to a new O-ring, and install it to the fuel pressure regulator.
- Push in the fuel pressure regulator to the fuel filter.
- Check that the fuel pressure regulator rotates smoothly.
If it does not rotates smoothly, the O-ring may be pinched. Remove the fuel pressure regulator and perform the 2 steps above.
- Connect the fuel return jet tube to the clamp of the fuel filter.
- Install the fuel pump cushion rubber.
- INSTALL NO. 2 FUEL SUCTION SUPPORT
- Push the fuel suction support, and attach the 3 snap claws to the claw holes.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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