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Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement (Pump Strainer)






Removal Procedure
1. Relieve fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Release Procedure.
2. Drain fuel tank. Refer to Draining Fuel Tank.
3. Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank.
4. Remove the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Tank Unit.
5. Note strainer position for future reference.
6. Support the reservoir with one hand and grasp the strainer with the other hand.
7. Using a screwdriver to pry the strainer ferrule off the reservoir.
8. Discard the strainer.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the new strainer to reservoir.
2. Support the reservoir with one hand and grasp the strainer with the other hand twisting the strainer into position.
3. Install the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Tank Unit.
4. Install the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank.
5. Refill tank.
6. Check for fuel leaks.
6.1. Turn ignition to ON position for 2 seconds.
6.2. Then turn to OFF for 10 seconds.
6.3. Turn the ignition to ON position.
6.4. Check for fuel leaks.