NOTE: To gain access to the fuel pump, it is necessary to remove
the fuel tank.
- Depressurize the fuel system and remove the fuel tank from the vehicle.
- Remove any dirt that has accumulated around the fuel pump attaching flange,
to prevent it from entering the tank during service.
- Turn the fuel pump locking ring counterclockwise using a locking ring removal
tool and remove the locking ring.
- Remove the fuel pump and bracket assembly.
- Remove the seal gasket and discard it.
To install:
- Put a light coating of heavy grease on a new seal ring to hold it in place
during assembly. Install it in fuel tank ring groove.
Fig. 1: Fuel pump and sending unit used on the B
Series Pick-up regular cab
|
Fig. 2: Fuel pump and sending unit used on the B
Series Cab Plus Pick-up
|
Fig. 3: Fuel pump and sending unit used on the Navajo
|
- Insert the fuel pump assembly into the fuel tank, then secure it in place
with the locking ring. Tighten the ring until secure.
- Install the tank in the vehicle.
- Install a minimum of 10 gallons of fuel and check for leaks.
- Install a pressure gauge on the throttle body valve and turn the ignition ON for
3 seconds. Turn the key OFF, then repeat the key cycle five to
ten times until the pressure gauge shows at least 30 psi. Reinspect for leaks
at the fittings.
- Remove the pressure gauge. Start the engine and check for fuel leaks.
- Relieve the fuel system pressure and disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the rear seat and lift up the rear floormat. Remove the fuel pump
cover.
- Disconnect the sending unit/fuel pump assembly electrical connector and
the fuel lines.
- Remove any dirt that has accumulated around the sending unit/fuel pump assembly
so it will not enter the fuel tank during removal and installation.
- Remove the attaching screws and remove the sending unit/fuel pump assembly.
- If necessary, disconnect the electrical connectors and the fuel hose and
remove the pump from the sending unit assembly.
- Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Be sure to install
a new seal rubber gasket.
Fig. 4: Remove the rear seat and floormat to service
the fuel pump
|
Fig. 5: Removing the fuel pump assembly
|