Fuel Pump Module: Removal

WARNING: THE FUEL SYSTEM IS UNDER A CONSTANT PRESSURE (EVEN WITH THE ENGINE OFF). BEFORE SERVICING THE FUEL PUMP MODULE, THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE MUST BE RELEASED.

Fig 1: Fuel Pump Module Location

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1 - 1/2" BREAKER BAR

2 - TOP OF FUEL TANK (TYPICAL)

3 - SPECIAL TOOL #9340

4 - FUEL PUMP MODULE (TYPICAL)

5 - MODULE LOCK RING

Drain and remove fuel tank. Refer to FUEL TANK for Removal.
Note rotational position of module before attempting removal. An indexing arrow is located on top of module for this purpose.
Position Special Tool 9340 (3) into notches on outside edge of lockring (5). See Fig 1.
Install 1/2 inch drive breaker bar (1) to tool 9340 (3). See Fig 1.
Rotate breaker bar counter-clockwise to remove lockring.
Remove lockring. The module will spring up slightly when lockring is removed.
Remove module from fuel tank. Be careful not to bend float arm while removing.