Fuel Pump Module: Removal
Fuel tank removal will be necessary for fuel pump module removal.
WARNING:
THE FUEL SYSTEM IS UNDER A CONSTANT PRESSURE (EVEN WITH THE ENGINE OFF). BEFORE SERVICING FUEL PUMP MODULE, FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE MUST BE RELEASED.
- Perform STANDARD PROCEDURE - FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
- Drain fuel tank and remove tank. Refer to REMOVAL .
- Thoroughly wash and clean area around pump module to prevent contaminants from entering tank.
- Disconnect electrical connector at top of pump module.
- Disconnect fuel return and pressure lines from fuel pump module fittings (Figure ). Refer to QUICK CONNECT FITTING for procedures.
- The plastic fuel pump module lock nut is threaded onto fuel tank (Figure ). Install Special Tool 6856 to fuel pump module lock nut and remove lock nut (Fig 1 ). While rotating tool 6856, be careful not to damage fuel fittings or electrical connector. The fuel pump module will spring up slightly after lock nut is removed.
- Remove module from fuel tank.