Removal Procedure
Have a dry chemical (Class B) fire extinguisher near the work area.
Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing
any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to
the vehicle or its components.
- Disconnect
the negative battery cable.
- Relieve fuel system pressure, refer to
Fuel Pressure Relief
.
- Drain fuel tank, refer to
Fuel Tank Draining
.
- Remove the fuel tank, refer to
Fuel Tank Replacement
- Remove the fuel sender assembly, refer to
Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement
.
• | Whenever the fuel tank is cleaned, the fuel pump strainer must
be inspected. If the strainer is contaminated, replace the strainer. |
- Flush the fuel tank with hot water.
- Pour the water out of the fuel sender assembly opening.
- Rock tank to be sure that removal of water from tank is complete.
In-line fuel Filter Inspection
- Inspect the in-line fuel filter for contamination.
- Replace the fuel filter if the filter is plugged.
Fuel Pipe Cleaning
Clean the fuel lines by applying air pressure in the opposite direction
of the fuel flow.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Do not fold or twist the strainer when installing the sending unit.
This action restricts fuel flow.
- Install the fuel sender assembly with a new seal into the fuel
tank.
- Install the fuel tank, refer to
Fuel Tank Replacement
.
- Disconnect the fuel feed line at the front of the vehicle.
- Connect a hose to the fuel feed line at the front of the vehicle.
- Insert the end of the hose into a 3.8 liter (one gallon) fuel
can.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Install 23 liters (6 gallons) of clean fuel into
the fuel tank.
- Using the scan tool, energize the fuel pump until 2 liters
(1/2 gallons) of fuel flows into the fuel can. This will purge the
fuel pump.
- Install the fuel line at the front of the vehicle.
- Check all the connections, for leaks.
- Tighten all the hose clamps.