Fuel Pump: Service and Repair

SPECIAL TOOLS, TESTERS AND AUXILIARY ITEMS
- 3217 Collar wrench

Removing
- Observe safety precautions.
- Switch off ignition.
- Disconnect battery ground strap.

CAUTION:
Obtain Anti-theft radio code before disconnecting battery ground strap.
- Remove driver's seat.
- Lift carpeting above the hand brake lever.
- Remove cover plate.




- Disconnect 4-pin harness connector from flange.
- Disconnect supply and return lines from flange.

CAUTION!
Fuel system is under pressure! place a rag around the connection and release the pressure by slowly loosening the connection.




- Remove collar nut using tool 3217.
- Pull flange and seal out of opening in fuel tank.
- Release delivery unit by turning to the left and then out of the bayonet connection.
- Remove the delivery unit.

CAUTION!
If the delivery unit contains any fuel, empty it before replacing.

Installing:

NOTE:
Fuel delivery unit installation is performed in the reverse order of the removal procedure.

Installation notes:
- When inserting the fuel delivery unit ensure that the fuel gauge sender is not bent.
- Coat flange seal with fuel when installing.
- Ensure that fuel lines are correctly located and properly tightened.




- Note installed position of fuel delivery unit flange:
- Marking on flange must align with marking on fuel tank.
- Do not interchange the supply and return lines (return line is -blue-).




- When the fuel delivery unit is correctly installed:Fuel gauge sender float points in direction of travel A: alpha= 25 to 35°.