Primary Fuel Pump Module: Removal

CAUTION: WHENEVER FUEL LINE FITTINGS ARE LOOSENED OR REMOVED, WRAP A SHOP CLOTH AROUND THE FITTING AND HAVE AN APPROVED CONTAINER AVAILABLE TO COLLECT ANY FUEL.

NOTE: Clean all fuel pipe and hose connections and surrounding areas before disassembling to avoid possible contamination of the fuel system. Spray the fuel pump module cam-lock ring tang with penetrating oil prior to attempting removal.

Remove fuel tank. Refer to FUEL TANK .
Disconnect fuel lines from fuel pump module cover.

Fig 1: Disconnecting fuel lines from fuel pump module cover
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Discard fuel line from primary fuel pump module.

Fig 2: Discarding fuel line from primary fuel pump module
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Disconnect EVAP vent line from primary fuel pump module.

Fig 3: Disconnecting EVAP vent line from primary fuel pump module
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NOTE: To prevent retainer damage, do not attempt to remove the retainer with a 12 in. or shorter ratchet/breaker bar. Operation should be a smooth one hand operation while holding onto the lock ring.
Use the Fuel Tank Lock Ring Remover SA9156E and remove the fuel pump module retaining ring. A 1/2 in. breaker bar (approximately 18 in. long) will easily loosen and remove the lock ring.

Fig 4: Removing the fuel pump module retaining ring
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NOTE: To prevent bending of sending unit float arm during removal, lift the pump module up slightly to disengage the orientation tabs in the fuel tank and rotate the module 45°.
Remove primary fuel pump module.
IMPORTANT: Always replace fuel pump module-to-tank seal (H-ring) when fuel pump module is removed.

Fig 5: Remove primary fuel pump module
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Discard pump module-to-tank seal.
If fuel level sending unit is not being replaced, remove fuel level sender. Refer to FUEL LEVEL SENDER UNIT AND FLOAT .